AgendaDec 15, 2025Item B.4

CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION [J. JIMENEZ, M. CROWDER, Y. ZHOSAN]

Agenda • 2025-12-15 • Item B.4

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The City Council has been notified that Carl Warren & Co., the city's third-party administrator, has denied a claim for damages submitted by Brooke Washington. This decision does not involve any taxpayer funding or financial impact on residents, as it pertains to a specific legal claim rather than a city-wide policy or project.

How does this affect you?

For most West Hollywood residents, this decision has no direct impact on daily life. It involves a specific legal claim that has been denied, meaning there are no changes to city services, taxes, or regulations as a result of this action.

Fiscal impact

Fiscal impact was not specified in the published agenda analysis.

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