02-07-1995 - Kevin Cawley VS City of West Covinai
TO: City Council and City Manager
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FROM: Erin Patricia Hoppe
Risk Manager
SUBJECT: KEVIN CAWLEY
VS CITY OF WEST COVINA
City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. C4a
DATE February 7, 1995
SUMMARY: On November 30, 1994, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries in excess of one million dollars.
The claimant alleges denial of constitutional rights, violations of state and federal statutory
rights, conspiracy, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, negligent
training, supervision! and retention policies, and negligence. Claimant alleges that he is a
victim of an ongoing pattern and/or practice of unlawful conduct by West Covina Police
Officers including but not limited to violations of his privacy rights while employed by the
City as a Reserve Police Officer.
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 Kevin Cawley filed on November 30, 1994 be deniedand that the
claimant's attorney be so notified.
Erin Patricia I
Risk Manager
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cc: Joseph R.
AGENDAI
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