TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 2015
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Harry Caliban vs. MWRDGC, Case 13 WC 32851, in the sum of $11,489.87, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Harry Caliban is an Operating Engineer I at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On April 10, 2013, he sustained an injury to his left knee. He was initially seen at the industrial clinic on April 11, 2013. The employee received conservative treatment for his knee including two injections. He was able to return to work on September 16, 2013.
Mr. Caliban was paid a total of $25,786.31, which represents 22.6 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Caliban filed an Application of Adjustment of Claim with the IWCC through his counsel. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this case can now be settled for $11,489.87, representing 7.5% loss of a leg. This settlement will close out 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:sts
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 August 6, 2015