Claim Against the City
City of Hollister Claim Form
How to File a Claim Against the City
- Government Code sections 905 and 915 require the completion of a claim form with written justification for the amount of your claim.
- Claims must be filed within six (6) months following the incident.
- Be sure to fill out the form completely, as an incomplete form may delay the processing of your claim.
- Including a complete list of the names, addresses, and contact information for all witnesses to the incident will assist with the prompt review of the claim.
- Property damage claims require an estimate of repair costs and photographs of the alleged damage.
- Personal injury claims require copies of all bills from treating physicians and proof of any other expenses claimed as a result of the incident.
- If you are claiming a wage loss, you need to provide supporting documentation of workdays and wages lost.
How to Submit Your Claim
Submit the original, signed claim form to the Office of the City Clerk.
By Mail:
City of Hollister
Attn: City Clerk
375 Fifth Street Hollister, CA 95023
In Person:
City Clerk
City Hall, 375 Fifth Street Hollister, CA 95023
What Happens After You File a Claim
Allow at least 45 days for our risk manager to process and investigate your claim and for the City Council to give their recommendation.
The City may request additional information concerning your claim; such a request is neither an admission of responsibility or liability nor a commitment to make any payment on the claim.
Possible Outcomes of Claims Review
- Settlement Offer: The City may offer to settle your claim if the investigation concludes it is responsible or at fault, and all information has been submitted.
- Formal Denial: You will receive a formal denial letter if the City has determined that it is not responsible or at fault and will not pay any money in response to the claim. If your claim is denied and you wish to file a lawsuit against the City, you must do so within six (6) months from the date the denial letter is placed in the mail.
- Delayed Decision: The City may postpone a decision on your claim until medical treatment has been completed and bills or appropriate wage-loss forms and payroll records are submitted.
If you do not receive a formal denial of your claim, you have two years from the date of the incident to resolve your claim or file a lawsuit.
