01-17-1995 - Charles L. Gallant VS City of West Covinai
City of West Covina
Memorandum
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Erin Patricia Hoppe
AGENDA
Risk Manager ITEM NO.. C-3a
SUBJECT: CHARLES L. GALLANT DATE January 17, 1995
VS CITY OF WEST COVINA
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SUMMARY: On November 18, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
presentation.
The claimant alleges that while incarcerated at the West Covina Jail, he was repeatedly and
severely battered, by other inmates despite his pleas for help from the attending guards.
After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, our staff and the City's claims
administrator recommend denial.
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 Charles L. Gallant filed on November 18; 1994 be denied and that the
claimant and his attorney be so notified..
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Erin Patricia Hoppe
Risk Manager
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cc: Joseph R. Klecansky
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AGENDA3