01-05-1999 - David Hawes VS. City of West CovinaCity of 'West Covina
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ITEM NO. B-3b
TO: City Council and City Manager DATEJanuary 5, 1999
® PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
FROM: Erin Patricia. Hoppe
Risk Management
SUBJECT:. DAVID HAWES VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
SUMMARY: On September 30, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for
personal injury. The amount of the claim had not been determined at the
time of presentation.
The claimant alleges he sustained injury when the Ryder ATE/Foothill Transit bus he
was a passenger on rear -ended another bus while traveling through the City of Los
Angeles. He further alleges that funding and control of the Ryder ATE/Foothill Transit is
received from the City of West Covina.and other government agencies.
After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, the City's Claims Administrator,_
Colen and Lee, 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.
RECOMMENDATION
That the claim of David Hawes filed on September 30, 1998, be denied and the
claimant's attorney be so notified.
Erin Patricia Hoppe
Safety& Claims Coordinator
Cc: Christopher Millard
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