01-06-1998 - Laura Thomas VS City of West CovinaVCIT
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SUBJECT:
City Council and City Manager
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THOMAS
'ITY OF WEST COVINA.
• . City of 'West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. B-3C
DATE January 6, 1998
® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUMMARY: On July 11, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received claim for property
damage amounting to $3,253.85.
The claimant alleges that a blockage in the City's main drainage system was the proximate
cause of a sewage back-up into her private residence. As a result of the back-up, the entire
ground floor of her residence was flooded with sewage causing damage to the carpets,
floors, and furniture.
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 of Laura Thomas filed on July 11, 1997, be denied and the claimant be so
notified.
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Debbie Domingi
Risk Managemei
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