01-16-1996 - Fred Gail and Freda Lambert VS City of West Covina•
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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.
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After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, our staff and the City's claims
administrator recommend denial.
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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.
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rin Patricia Hoppe — lit
Risk Manager
cc: Joseph R. Klecansky
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