TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 10, 2014
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers' Compensation Claim of Scott Bryant vs. MWRDGC, Case 10 WC 26467, Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $30,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Scott Bryant is a retired Maintenance Laborer A Shift employee who previously worked at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On January 11, 2010, he sustained an injury to his right knee. On January 15, 2010, he went to the industrial clinic and was diagnosed with a right knee sprain. An MRI, performed on March 5, 2011, indicated a right meniscus tear. Mr. Bryant was treated conservatively with medication and physical therapy, but failed to improve. On August 17, 2011, he received right knee arthroscopy and a partial lateral meniscectomy. The post operative diagnosis was a complex tear of the posterior third of the lateral meniscus of the right knee. Following the surgery, the employee received another course of physical therapy. He was released from medical care on October 24, 2011.
Mr. Bryant was paid a total of $21,008.88, which represents 24 weeks of lost time benefits. He was not paid any lost time after surgery, as he retired effective August 31, 2010.
Mr. Bryant filed an Application of Adjustment of Claim with the IWCC. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this claim can now be settled for $30,000.00, which represents a 21% loss of use of the right leg. This settlement will close out any future lost time benefits, as well as any future medical treatment.
The Director of Human Resources believes this settlement is in the best interest of the District and requests payment of that sum be approved and she be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
Requested, Denice E. Korcal, Director of Human Resources, DEK:RAJ:RG:aw
Respectfully Submitted, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Chairman Committee on Judiciary
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for July 10, 2014