TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 2015
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Israel Rivera vs. MWRDGC, Case 15 WC 2215, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $44,534.37, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Israel Rivera is an Operating Engineer I at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant. On January 8, 2013, he sustained an injury to his left shoulder. He was initially seen at the industrial clinic on January 8, 2013. The employee received conservative treatment for his shoulder initially, but required surgery which was performed on September 3, 2013. He was able to return to work on March 4, 2014.
Mr. Rivera was paid a total of $30,856.80, which represents 26.2 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Rivera’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 $44,534.37, representing 12.5% loss of use of person as a whole. This settlement will close out any 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: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 November 5, 2015
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