HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08122014 - C.08RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE this report concerning settlement negotiations of Brian Cuevas Ontiveros and AUTHORIZE extension of
the statute of limitation to bring the matter to trial to January 29, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Medical Malpractice Internal Service Fund
BACKGROUND:
Attorney W. David Walker, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within
authorization the statute of limitation be extended to address ongoing settlement negotiations of the claim of Brian
Cuevas Ontiveros v Contra Costa County. The Board's July 28, 2014 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia,
Andersen, Piepho, Mitchoff and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the July 28, 2014 closed session vote of
this Board to extend the statute of limitation is known publicly.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Inability to promote the possibility of settlement.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/12/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Sharon Hymes-Offord
925.335.1450
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 12, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 8
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Sharon Offord Hymes, Risk Manager
Date:August 12, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Extend Statute of Limitation for Claim of Ontiveros vs. Contra Costa County
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
None.