Accidental loss claims (tort claims) may be filed with the University Risk Management Coordinator (ext. 3245). The tort claims process is as follows:

1. The incident is reported to University Police Services by the person sustaining the loss or injury, or by a witness.
2. University Police Services responds, investigates, and files the appropriate report.
3. State of California Board of Control (BOC) Tort Claim form.pdf may be filed by or on behalf of the individual sustaining the injury or loss.
4. Per State guidelines, a claim must be filed no later than six (6) months after the incident date, if the cause of action is for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage. Other claims must be presented no later than one (1) year after in the incident date.
5. If the claim exceeds $1,000, the original claim form and any required supporting documentation is to be forwarded to the State Board of Control and a copy sent to the University Risk Management Coordinator.
6. The campus is authorized to allow or disallow tort claims of less than $1,000. The campus or the CSU Risk Management Authority may process payment of claims. Each and every claimant involved is required to complete and sign a Vendor Data Record form.pdf and sign a full release of claim form.
7. Depending upon the claim (complexity, dollar amount, etc.), the CSU General Counsel and the State’s Attorney General may become involved on behalf of the campus and/or its employees.
8. The routine claims process may take three (3) to six (6) months for a determination, if all of the appropriate and required documentation is submitted with the initial filing of the claim. Questions regarding the status of a tort claim should be directed to the University Risk Management Coordinator at ext. 3245.
9. All claims that involve litigation will be managed by the CSU Office Of General Counsel (OGC), who consults with the campus regarding courses of action. Questions concerning existing or potential lawsuits should be directed to the University Risk Management Coordinator (ext. 3245), who serves as the campus litigation contact.

Claims Process.pdf

Questions or Concerns: see Risk Management Contact