Liability Claims
On rare occasion, someone becomes injured or harmed or their property becomes damaged, and they may believe that another party has caused them harm due to a wrongful or negligent act by the other party.
If you believe that you were injured or harmed, or your property damaged as a result of some negligent act of the University, then your recourse in accordance with the California Government code, Section 910, et seq., is to file a Government Claim. In accordance with California law and regulation, you must file your claim with the California Victim Compensation & Government Claims Board, PO Box 3035, Sacramento, CA 95812-3035.
IMPORTANT: Effective August 17, 2004, due to changes in State law, for claims filed on or after August 17, 2004, a filing fee of $25.00 is to be paid by the claimant at the time they file their claim. The fee is paid to the Victims Compensation and Government Claims Board (VCGCB). This filing fee will be refunded if the claim is accepted and paid. For more information see: Claims Board.
IMPORTANT NOTE :
In accordance with California Government Code Section 910 et. seq., tort claims against the Government
must be filed within six (6) months of the event giving rise to the claim.
If you have had an accident or loss that relates to the University, we ask that you promptly let us know. A new Government Claim Form, VCGCB-GC-002 (Rev. 8/04) has been published and copies may be obtained by calling Risk Management at (916) 278-7233 or by directly downloading the form at Government Claim Form.
