01-21-1997 - Martin E. Porras VS City of West CovinaTO:
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Council and City Manager
rin Patricia Hoppe
isk Manager
[ARTIN E. PORRAS
VS CITY OF WEST COVINA
. City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. C-3b
DATE January 21, 1997
® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUMMARY: 01n September 13, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for monetary
loss amounting to $152.75.
The claimant alleges that his vehicle was wrongfully impounded following his arrest by West
Covina police officers. The claimant is requesting reimbursement of costs he incurred for the
release of his vehicle including towing, storage, and fees paid to the West Covina Police
Department.
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 Councilme
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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
so notified.
Erin Patricia F
Risk Manager
cc: Joseph R.
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E. Porras filed on September 13, 1996 be denied and the claimant be