CC SR 20260217 E - Claim Against the City Sean Fontenot
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 02/17/2026
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Calendar
AGENDA TITLE:
Consideration and possible action regarding a claim against the City by Sean Fontenot.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
1) Reject the claim and direct Staff to notify the claimant, Sean Fontenot.
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. Sean Fontenot 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, Athens
Program Insurance Services, LLC (Athens) for adjusting.
Athens 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 Athens throughout the claims
process.
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Claimant:
On January 7, 2026, the City received a claim for damages from Sean Fontenot. The
claim was referred to Athens for review and investigation. The claimant states that his
vehicle suffered damage due to a pothole.
Deposition:
Athens staff has reviewed the claim and advised the City to reject it due to the
determination that there has been no prior notice of dangerous conditions. Athens
recommends denying the claim for damages.
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Where did DAMAGE or INJURY occur? Describe fully, and locate on diagram on Page 2. Where appropriate, give
street names and address and measurements from landmarks:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe in detail how the DAMAGE or INJURY occurred.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why do you claim the city is responsible?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Describe in detail each INJURY or DAMAGE.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This Claim Must Be Signed on Page 2
FILE WITH:
CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
30940 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
TO PERSON OR PROPERTY
RESERVE FOR FILING STAMP
CLAIM NO. ________________
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Claims for death, injury to person or to personal property must be filed not
later than six months after the occurrence. (Gov. Code Sec. 911.2.)
2. Claims for damages to real property must be filed not later than 1 year after
the occurrence. (Gov. Code Sec. 911.2.)
3. Read entire claim form before filing.
4. See Page 2 for diagram upon which to locate place of accident.
5. THIS CLAIM FORM MUST BE SIGNED ON PAGE 2 AT BOTTOM.
6. Attach separate sheets, if necessary, to give full details. SIGN EACH SHEET.
TO: CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES Date of Birth of Claimant
Name of Claimant Occupation of Claimant
Home Address of Claimant City and State Home Telephone Number
Business Address of Claimant City and State Business Telephone Number
Give address and telephone number to which you desire notices or
communications to be sent regarding this claim:
Claimant’s Social Security No.
When did DAMAGE or INJURY occur?
Date _________________ Time _________________
If claim is for Equitable Indemnity, give date
claimant served with the complaint:
Date
Names of any city employees involved in INJURY or DAMAGE
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12/20/25
02:19 PM
SALES ORDER# 5056816702
ORDER TYPE: STORE_ORDER
SEAN FONTEMOT
H:
W:
2018 TESLA CARRYOUT: Y
MODEL 3 RWD
O.E.: 235/45 R18 XL MILEAGE: 0
O.E.INFLATION: F:45 PSI R:45 PSI
BOLT: 5 - 114.30 MM
TORQUE: 130 FT-LBS
CAL 05 CA# ARD271838
22910 S HAWTHORNE BLVD
TORRANCE CA 90505-3618
310-378-3237
ALONZO S.
ESTIMATED COMPLETION TIME: 3:46 PM
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ARTICLE# AXLE DESCRIPTION FET PRICE QTY AMOUNT
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***FINAL RECEIPT***
SALE
80085 B LABOR $25.00 1 $25.00
LABOR
COMMENTS: assembly in bay 1
tire non-repairable
For Returns/Exchanges, please visit any America's Tire
location with the item(s), receipt, and original form of
payment. Additional Terms & Conditions can be viewed at
https://www.americastire.com/customer-service.
SUB TOTAL $25.00
SALES TAXES $0.00
SALES TOTAL $25.00
TENDERED $25.00
BALANCE DUE $0.00
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PURCHASE $25.00
CHIP CONTACTLESS
REF#: 07026D Approved
VISA CREDIT (as Credit)
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Date Time Store Reg Emp Txn
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