CC SR 20240507 F - Claim Against the City Eric Ehlers
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 05/07/2024
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Eric Ehlers.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Eric Ehlers.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Enyssa Sisson, Deputy City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk
APPROVED BY: Ara Mihranian, AICP, City Manager
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
A. Eric Ehlers claim (page A-1)
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes (City) is a member of the California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority (Authority), which provides risk management services and handles
any liability claims received by the City. Under the current practice, claims presented to
the City Clerk are forwarded by the Authority to a third-party claims administrator, Carl
Warren and Company (Carl Warren) for adjusting.
Carl Warren’s staff reviews each claim on its merits and contacts the City with any
requested action pertaining to the disposition of the claim. The City Clerk and the City
Attorney review each claim when received and work closely with Carl Warren throughout
the claims process.
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Claimant:
On January 31, 2024, the City received a claim for damages from Eric Ehlers. The claim
was referred to Carl Warren for review and investigation. The claimant states that on
October 23, 2023, he suffered injuries while riding his bicycle and having a collision with
a vehicle. The claimant alleges that the City is responsible for unsafe riding conditions at
the intersection.
Deposition:
Carl Warren has reviewed the claim and due to weak liability against the City, Cal Warren
recommends denying the claim for damages.
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