The County of Kern's general liability program is insured and self-administered. General Liability manages all of the claims on matters related to the operation and management of the County of Kern. Individuals needing to file a claim against the County must follow the County's regulations (Government Code §§ 910, 910.2 & 910.4) and submit a form to the County of Kern's Clerk of the Board.

How to File a Claim

• General Liability Claim Form
• GL Claim Form Instructions

Submit the General Liability Claim Form to:

Clerk of the Board
County of Kern
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-3601

Additional Information

If you are a County employee and have received a notice of claim or law suit

If you received a notice of claim or law suit, you must immediately, contact Scott Fontes, Chief Deputy County Counsel, at (661) 868-3836.

If you are a County employee and have been involved in a vehicle collision:

If you have been involved in vehicle collision while driving a County vehicle, please refer to the County of Kern CAO-General Services Fleet Management Customer Service Guide. The booklet is usually located in the glove compartment of a County Vehicle and can be found on CountyNet. You will need to complete the Motor Vehicle Accident Report form.

If you are a County employee and are reporting a loss or damage to County property:

If you are reporting a loss or damage to County property, contact Pablo Muro, Loss Prevention Specialist, at (661) 868-3880.

Contacts

County of Kern
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 4th Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 868-3801

MaryClaire Walsh
General Liability Claims Adjuster
(661) 868-3867
walshmar@kerncounty.com

Scott Fontes
Chief Deputy County Counsel
(661) 868-3801
sfontes@kerncounty.com