TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2015
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers' Compensation Claim of Joseph Francis vs. MWRDGC, Case 12 WC 21932, Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $23,740.88, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Joseph Francis is a plumber at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On January 30, 2012, he sustained an injury to his right shoulder. He was initially seen at the industrial clinic on February 2, 2012. The preliminary diagnosis was strictly right shoulder pain. On February 9, 2012, an MRI performed on the right shoulder revealed a mild supraspinatus tendinosis with a small partial thickness tear at its insertion. His treatment consisted of physical therapy and injections in the shoulder area. The employee was able to return to work at full duty on June 26, 2012.
Mr. Francis was paid a total of $23,740.88, which represents 20 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Francis's attorney filed an Application of Adjustment of Claim with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC). Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this case can now be settled for $23,740.88, representing approximately 13.5% loss of a right arm. This settlement will close out future lost time benefits, as well as any future medical benefits, associated with this injury.
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 March 19, 2015