01-06-1998 - Enrique E. Ibarra VS City of West CovinaTO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Debbie Dominguez
R{ isk Management
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SUBJECT: ENRIQUE E. IBARRA
VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
City of West Covina
Memorandum
NGENDA
ITEM No. B-3a
DATE January 6. 1998
®PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUMMARY: On June 17, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injuries. The amount of claim had not been determined at time of
The claimant alleges he sustained injuries when he tripped over a metal object that was
sticking out of the ground in the parking lot near the West Covina courthouse. He alleges
that the City was negligent for its failure to keep the parking lot safe from this dangerous
condition.
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
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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 claim of Enrique E. Ibarra filed on June,17, 1997, be denied and the claimant's
attorney be so notified.
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Debbie Doming
Administrative
cc: Christopher
agendal
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