02-03-1998 - Shala Nieto VS City of West Covina•
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Debbie Dominguez
Risk Management
SUBJECT: SHALA NIETO
VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
• City of West Covina
Memorandum
AGENDA
ITEM NO. B-3.c
DATE February 3, 1998
® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUMMARY: On October 29, 1997, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for property
damages amounting to $582.01.
The claimant all es that a branch from a Cityowned tree broke off and struck her vehicle
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that was parked in her driveway at 1722 East Idahome Street. The falling tree branch
caused minor damage to the hood and side of claimant's vehicle.
After a thorough linvestigation and review of this matter, our staff and the Ci 's claims
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administrator recommend denial.
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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 Shala Nieto filed on October 29, 1997, be denied and the claimant be so
notified.
Debbie Domin;
Administrative
cc: Christophe
agendas