01-21-1997 - Chandler Hall VS City of West CovinaTO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Erin Patricia Hoppe
Risk Manager
SUBJECT: CHANDLER HALL
VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. C-3a
DATE January .2.1, 1997
®PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUMMARY: On September 9, 1996, the City Clerk's Office received a claim
for property damage amounting to $2,000.00.
The claimant all i es that a branch from a City owned tree fell on his vehicle that w Ig tY as
parked in the street in front of his residence at 1100 E. Carlton Avenue. The falling tree
branch resulted in several dents and numerous scratches to his vehicle.
After at 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
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Councilmemberslrefrain 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 'Chandler Hall filed on September 9, 1996, be denied and the claimant be
so notified.
Erin Patricia �
Risk Manager
cc: Joseph R.