01-20-1998 - Amalia Gonzalez & Jose Gonzalez VS City of West CovinaI
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TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Debbie Dominguez
Risk Management
City Of West Cow=
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. B-3a
DATE January 20, 1998
*PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUBJECT: AMALIA GONZALEZ AND JOSE GONZALEZ
VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: On October 17, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
damages pertaining to a lawsuit filed against claimants for
personal injuries resulting from a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident.
The claimants allege that a dangerous condition of public property was the proximate cause
of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Temple Avenue and Oakridge Circle on April 23,
1997. As a result, Sergio Roberto Teran, a six year old boy, sustained severe brain damage
when he darted into the street and was struck by a vehicle driven by Amalia Gonzalez.
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 claim of Amalia and Jose Gonzalez filed on October 17, 1997, be denied and the
claimants' attomev be so notified.
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Debbie Dominguez
Administrative Aide
cc: Christopher Millard
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