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 John Mathieu vs. MWRDGC, Claim W000865303, in the sum of $36,212.83, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
John Mathieu is a retired pipefitter who worked at the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant. On February 4, 2008, he sustained an injury to his right shoulder. On February 4, 2008, he was examined at the industrial clinic where he was diagnosed with a right shoulder sprain. He continued to work and was treated with medicine and physical therapy. On November 14, 2011, an MRI indicated a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon, a partial tear of the infraspinatus tendon and tenosynovitis of the biceps tendon. After Mr. Mathieu retired on April 30, 2012, he was hopeful that the pain would subside in his right arm, but the pain continued. On April 15, 2013, he underwent a right shoulder debridement of the glenhumeral joint and a debridement of the long head of biceps tendon with a subacromial decompression. Following this surgery, Mr. Mathieu received a course of physical therapy. On July 2, 2013, he was released from medical care.
Mr. Mathieu was retired from the District when the surgery was performed; therefore, no lost time benefits were paid in this case.
Subject to the approval of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC), this Pro Se case can now be settled for $36,212.83, which represents 22.5% loss of the right arm. This settlement will close out any future lost time benefits.
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