HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.03 Michelle Salgardo Claim ii
CITY OF DUBLIN
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 25, 1988
SUBJECT Claim Submitted on Behalf of Michelle Salgardo on
April 11 , 1988
EXHIBITS ATTACHED Copy of Claim
RECOMMENDATION Reject the Claim and Notify the Claimant and the
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Claim alleges general and special damages in excess of
$175 ,000 and property damage in excess of $500.
DESCRIPTION On April 11 , 1988 the City of Dublin received a claim
submitted on behalf of Michelle Salgardo . Ms . Salgardo was allegedly riding
her bicycle on Starward Drive when she hit an obstruction in the street .
On March 14th and 15th , 1988 City Staff had telephone conversations with Ms .
Salgardo . She indicated that she had hit a water valve. Staff explained
that this valve is maintained and operated by the Dublin San Ramon Services
District and provided the claimant with their address and telephone number .
The DSRSD General Manager was also advised in a letter dated March 15 , 1988
of the report by Ms . Salgardo .
ABAG PLAN, the City ' s liability coverage provider , has reviewed the claim.
It was also reviewed by the independent claims adjuster . Based on the facts
surrounding the claim, it is recommended that the City Council deny the
claim and direct Staff to notify the Claimant and ABAG PLAN.
COPIES TO :
Bruce Gilbert , Black & Bland
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,1 Delma Anderson , ABAG PLAN
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STEVEN L. WEINER
STEVEN H. SHORR Please reply to
COLLEEN G. PALIA San Ramon Office
MICHAEL P. MULLEN
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVED
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED APR 111988
To: City of Dublin �=!N (IF DUBLIN
6500 Dublin Boulevard
P.O. Box 2240
Dublin, CA 94568
The Law Offices- of Steven L. Weiner hereby present this Claim to
the City of Dublin pursuant to Section 910 of the California
Government Code.
1 . The name and post office address of the Claimant is:
Michelle Salgardo
6893 Duke Court
Dublin, CA 94568
2 . The post office address to which Michelle Salgardo
desires notice of this Claim to be sent is as follows: c/o The
Law Offices of Steven L. Weiner, 2821 Crow Canyon Road, Suite
102, San Ramon, California 94583 .
3 . On March 13, 1988, Michelle Salgardo was riding her •
bicycle at or' near 7323 Starward Drive, Dublin, California. In
the street was an obstruction which she struck and was violently
thrown to the concrete injuring herself. -
4. As a result thereof, Claimant suffered injuries,
lacerations and abrasions to her hips, back, neck, legs, arms,
elbows, knees, shoulders, calf and other areas, and has suffered
physical, mental and emotional injuries . She also has and will
suffer a wage loss and/or loss of earnings in the amount of
$25, 000 . 00 .
5 . So far as is known at the time of filing this Claim,
• Claimant has incurred damages in excess of $175,000 .00 general
and special damages . Claimant has incurred property damage in
excess of $500 . 00 .
DATED: April V , 1988 .
LAW OFFICES OF STEVEN L. WEINER
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By:
STEVEN H. SHORR
Attorneys for Claimant
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