02-02-1999 - Guido Marucut VS. City of West CovinaCity of West Covina
Memorandum
TO: City Council and City Manager
FROM: Debbie Dominguez
Risk Management
SUBJECT: GUIDO MARUCUT
VS. CITY OF WEST COVINA
AGENDA
ITEM NO. B-3
DATE February 2, 1999
®PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
SUMMARY: On October 19, 1998, the City Clerk's Office received a claim for monetary
loss in the amount of $355.00.
The claimant alleges that his vehicle was impounded by West Covina police officers and
held in storage for an excessive period of time pending a criminal investigation. The
claimant also alleges that his cellular phone was missing from the vehicle upon its release
from Walnut Valley Towing. Claimant is requesting reimbursement in the amount of
$255.00 for excess costs he incurred for the release of his vehicle and $100.00 for the
missing phone.
After a thorough investigation and review of this matter, the City's Claims Administrator,
Colen and Lee, recommends 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 Guido -Marucut filed on October 19, 1998 be denied and the claimant be
so notified.
Debbie Dominguez
Safety & Claims Manager
cc: Christopher Millard
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