HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 7 CLAIM #91-13 08-19-91CONSENT CALENDAR NO. 7
AGENDA9-/ 8-19-91
J.
DATE:Inter-Com
AUGUST 14, 1991
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT: CLAIM NO. 91-13; ECKERLING V. CITY OF TUSTIN, COUNTY OF ORANGE
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the Claimant who alleges
that near the intersection of Arroyo and Eastgate, while riding his
bicycle he fell into a ditch which had been opened by the City of
Tustin Water Department. The work that was being done by City of
Tustin personnel was in an area where the County of Orange also had
a facility. The City had received a permit from the County to
perform this work and, following usual practice, the City agreed to
hold harmless and indemnify the County against any claims arising
out of City f s work in that area. The Claimant has now sued the
City and the County of Orange.
Accordingly, it is requested and recommended that the City
Council authorize and direct the City Attorney's office to defend
the County of Orange (as well as the City of Tustin) in this
matter.
very truly yours,
es G. Rourke
ty Attorney
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