02-06-1996 - David Martinez VS City of West Covina0
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Erin Patricia Hoppe
Risk Manager
SUBJECT-.- DAVID MARTINEZ
VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. c_3
DATE February 6., 1996
SUMMARY: On July 25, 1995, 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 he tripped and fell over a pole which was left on the swimming pool
deck located at 1932 E. Garvey Avenue. As a result of this fall, claimant alleges he
sustained injuries to his head.
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.
RECOMMENDATION
That the claim of David Martinez filed on July 25, 1995 be denied and that the claimant be
so notified.
Erin Patricia Hoppe
Risk�Manager
cc: Joseph R. Klecar}sky
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