01-17-1995 - James Arthur Windom III VS City of West CovinaCity of West Covina
Memorandum
TO: City Council and City Manager
AGENDA
FROM: Erin Patricia Hoppe
Risk Manager ITEM NO. C-3b
SUBJECT: JA I S ARTHUR January 17, 1995
WINDOM III DATE
VS CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: The City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal injuries in excess of
$5,000,000.00 on November 10, 1994..
The claimant alleges? that the City negligentlyde g ty signed and failed to maintain and inspect
the street and roadway allowing natural and unnatural obstructions to arise and block the
view of motorists resulting in a motorcycle vs. vehicle accident and severe injuries to the
motorcycle driver.
-After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, our staff and the City's claims
administrator recommend denial.
f.
As all claims should be considered potential lawsuits, it is requested that all
Councilmembers refrain from making specific public comments so as not to prejudice, any
claim. Specific questions should be referred to the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION
That the claim of. James Arthur Win
dom III filed on November 10,_ 1994 be denied and. that
the claimant's attorney be so notified.
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Erin Patricia oppe'"�
Risk Manager
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cc: Joseph R. Klecansky `
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