Common use of Destruction of Personal Property Clause in Contracts

Destruction of Personal Property. District may repair or replace personal property of an employee such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, watches, articles of clothing necessarily worn or carried by the employee, or vehicles when such property is damaged while in the line of duty without the fault or negligence of the employee. District will pay either the repair cost or the actual value of the item at the time the damage occurred, or whichever is lesser. Replacing or repairing of such items will be limited to damages or values exceeding ten dollars ($10), but not in excess of one hundred dollars ($100). Collision, theft of a vehicle or contents and damage of a vehicle resulting from actual theft are specifically excluded from this coverage. Prior approval shall be obtained from the immediate supervisor or the person appointed by him/her for this purpose for the use of personal vehicles in the line of duty. Such approval shall contain all information identifying the vehicle to be used, insurance coverage to include limits of coverage, the insurance carrier, and the condition of the vehicle. In the event a payment is made under this policy to District will, to the extent of such damaged property. District will be entitled to enforce its subrogation right in any court of competent jurisdiction.