01-21-1997 - Gustavo Becerra VS City of West CovinaCity of West Covina
Memorandum
TO:
FROM:
Council and' City Manager
Patricia Hoppe
Manager
AGENDA
ITEM NO. C-3d
DATE January 21, 1997
®PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
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SUBJECT: GUSTAVO BECERRA
VS CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: On December 5, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received an application for
leave to present a late claim for property damage amounting to $2,792.10.
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Claimant, while driving uninsured, sustained damages to his vehicle as a result of being
involved in a three car collision with another uninsured motorist (found to be at fault), and a
City vehicle. Claimant has alleged to City staff that due to his lack of insurance coverage,
and the lack of in on behalf of the party at fault, he must look to the City for the
funds needed to repair his vehicle.
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
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 ap
5, 1996, be
Erin Patricia I
Risk Manager
cc: Joseph R.
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ition for leave to present a late claim of Gustavo Becerra filed on December
ied and the claimant be so notified.