TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2015
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers' Compensation Claim of William O'Connor vs. MWRDGC, Case 13 WC 033896, Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $48,080.59, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
William O'Connor is an Operating Engineer II at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant. On September 26, 2013, he sustained an injury to his right wrist. He was initially seen in the emergency room at the hospital on September 27, 2013. On December 3, 2013, the employee underwent a procedure. On January 7, 2014, he underwent a second procedure.
The employee was disabled initially on September 27, 2013 before returning to restricted duty on December, 19, 2013. He was disabled a second time effective January 6, 2014 before returning to restricted duty on January 17, 2014. The employee was able to return to work full duty on March 4, 2014.
Mr. O'Connor was paid a total of $15,972.56, which represents 13.4 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. O'Connor'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 $48,080.59, representing 32.5% loss of the right hand. 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 that 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 April 23, 2015