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RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
March 9, 2011 - 9:30 a.m.
MINUTES
MEMBERS: David Alvarez, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Philip Morley, County Administrator/Risk Manager
Lorna Delaney, Clerk of the Board/Risk Coordinator (Chair)
RECORDER: Leslie Locke, Deputy Clerk of the Board
Chair Lorna Delaney called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. in the presence of Member David Alvarez
and Member Philip Morley.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Member Morley moved to approve the minutes of February 9, 2011 as presented. Member Alvarez
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Committee met in Executive Session from 9:31 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. regarding potential litigation.
This exemption is outlined in the Open Public Meetings Act RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). At the conclusion
of the Executive Session the meeting was reconvened and the following claims were discussed:
Claim No.: C-06-10
Claimant: Hanna Tallman, et al; James McGill
Damages: Unknown
Allegation: Bodily Injury
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. An adjuster, assigned by the Washington Counties
Risk Pool is in the process of investigating this claim. No action was taken by the Committee.
Decision: Pending
Claim No.: C-11-10
Claimant: Nancy Steinberg
Damages: Unknown
Allegation: Bodily Injury
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. An adjuster, assigned by the Washington Counties
Risk Pool settled this claim. Claim Closed.
Decision: Settled
Risk Management Committee Meeting Minutes - March 9, 2011 Page: 2
Claim No.: C-16-10
Claimant: Jordan Rich
Damages: $50,000
Allegation: Violation of Civil Rights
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. The Washington Counties Risk Pool has assigned
outside legal counsel to handle this claim. Member Alvarez informed the Committee that there is
pending litigation regarding this claim. No action was taken by the Committee.
Decision: Pending
Claim No.:
C-01-11
Claimant:
Robert Judd
Damages:
Unknown
Allegation:
Vehicle Damage/Bodily Injury
The Committee reviewed the details of this claim. An adjuster, assigned by the Washington Counties
Risk Pool has settled the bodily injury portion of this claim. The vehicle liability is pending.
Decision: Pending
A letter was received from the Law Office of Johnnie R. Hynson requesting the County settle a potential
lawsuit. Mr. Hynson claims the County violated the Public Records Act RCW 42.56. Member Morley
moved to have Member Alvarez respond to Mr. Hynson denying his request. Chairman Delaney
seconded the motion which carried by a unanimous vote. It was also requested that this item be placed
on the April 13, 2011 Risk Management Committee agenda for discussion.
The Committee reviewed an E-mail received from Simon Johnstone requesting advice from the Risk
Management Committee concerning a Superior Court case. This E-mail was forwarded to the RMC
from Ruth Gordon, Superior Court Clerk. The RMC does not provide legal advice. No action was
taken by the Committee.
NOTICE OF ADJOURNMENT
Member Alvarez moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:56 a.m. Member Morley seconded the motion
which carried by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted:
Leslie R. Locke, Recorder, Deputy Clerk of the Board