01-06-1998 - Stephanie Chen VS City of West CovinaCity of West Covina
Memorandum
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Debbie Dominguez
Risk Management
SUBJECT: STEPHANIE CHEN
AGENDA
ITEM NO. B-3b
DATE January 6, 1998
SPRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUNEVIARY: On June 27, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for personal
injuries amounting to $240.00.
The claimant alleges that she fell off of a bench at Cortez Park resulting in a cut on her leg
requiring six stitches. The claimant alleges that a piece of metal on the bench was the
proximate cause of her injuries.
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
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 o i Stephanie Chen filed on June 27, 1997, be denied and the claimant.be so
notified.
Debbie Dominguez
Administrative Aide
cc: Christopher 1Viillard
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