TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of George Orozco vs. MWRDGC, Case 12 WC 99, in the sum of $149,562.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
George Orozco is a retired Fireman-Oiler from the Egan Water Reclamation Plant. On January 13, 2009, Mr. Orozco sustained an injury to his left and right shoulders and left wrist. He was initially seen at the industrial clinic on January 13, 2009. Mr. Orozco received conservative treatment for his injuries which included therapy and injections. Surgery was recommended for his injuries, but he declined to have surgery. On October 19, 2011, Mr. Orozco was able to return to work. He has retired from the District effective October 30, 2014.
Mr. Orozco was paid a total of $127,759.60, which represents 144 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Orozco 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 $149,562.00, representing 45% loss of a person as a whole. This settlement will close out any future lost time benefits associated with this injury. We are required to leave the benefits open on this claim due to the fact that the employee is Medicare eligible.
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 September 3, 2015