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 Christopher Johnson vs. MWRDGC, Case 15 WC 12137, in the sum of $10,824.90, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Christopher Johnson is a Sheet Metal Worker at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On June 23, 2014, he sustained an injury to his right forearm. He was initially seen at the emergency room on June 23, 2014 where he received multiple sutures. He did not lose any time off from work.
A total of $1,573.00 was paid for medical benefits.
Mr. Johnson’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 $10,824.90, representing 15 weeks of permanency compensation for disfigurement. 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: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