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01-16-1996 - Fred Gail and Freda Lambert VS City of West Covina• I TO: City Council and City Manager FROM: Erin Patricia. Hoppe Risk Manager SUBJECT: FRED, GAIL, AND FREDA LAMBERT VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA City of West Covina Memorandum AGENDA ITEM NO. C_3a DATE January 16, 1996 SUMMARY: On October 12, 1995, the City Clerk's -Office received a claim for personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of The claimants allege that West Covina police officers violated, their civil rights during an unlawful search of their residence. The claimants further allege that officers used unnecessary and excessive force resulting in severe physical and emotional injuries. :I After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, our staff and the City's claims administrator recommend denial. I 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. That the claim of Fred, Gail, and Freda Lambert filed on October 12, 1995 be denied and that the claimants' attorney be so notified. Z rin Patricia Hoppe — lit Risk Manager cc: Joseph R. Klecansky agendal