01-16-1996 - The Gas Company VS City of West CovinaTO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Erin 'Patricia Hoppe
City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
Risk Manager ITEM NO.
SUBJECT: THE GAS COMPANY DATE January 16, 1996
VS CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: On October 18, 1995, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damage amounting to $655.42.
The claimant alleges that a backhoe operator, working under the direction of the City of
West Covina, damaged an underground facility owned and maintained by the Gas
Company. j
After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, our staff and the City's claims
administrator recommend denial.
As all claims should lbe 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.
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RECOMMENDATION
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That the claim of The Gas Company filed on October 18, 1995 be denied and that the
claimant be so notified.
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Erin Patricia Hoppe
Risk Manager
cc: Joseph R. Klecansky
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