TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2005
SUBJECT: CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY BY MERCURY CASUALTY COMPANY (GRANT AHEARN)
RECOMMENDATION
Reject the claim and direct staff to notify the claimant.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Mercury Casualty Insurance Company filed a claim on behalf of its insured for vehicular damage allegedly sustained when the insured driver’s vehicle struck a wall after swerving to avoid a peacock in the middle of the street (Via Campesina in the City of Palos Verdes Estates) on April 21, 2005. The claim amount is for $22,380.39. A copy of the claim is attached.
The City’s Claims Administrator, Carl Warren and Company, has advised the City to reject the claim.
FISCAL IMPACT
None associated with this report.
PREPARED BY
Gina Park
Assistant to the City Manager
APPROVED BY
Les Evans
City Manager
Attachment: claim