TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2015
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Kenneth Mahl vs. MWRDGC, Case 13 WC 041758 in the sum of $145,332.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Kenneth Mahl was working as a Machinist at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On July 15, 2013, he sustained injuries to his right hand. He was initially seen at the industrial clinic.
Mr. Mahl initially underwent on December 6, 2013. A second surgery was performed on March 4, 2014. On April 22, 2014, a third surgery was performed. He was eventually able to return to his job on April 6, 2015.
Mr. Mahl was able to return to his job as a machinist, but he was left with certain residual medical issues that make him more susceptible to new injuries.
Mr. Mahl was paid a total of $77,369.26 in lost time benefits, representing 66.60 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Mahl has filed an Application of Adjustment of Claims with the IWCC. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, these claims can now be settled for $145,332.00. This settlement would include a separate resignation and release of all claims against the District. In addition, this settlement closes out any future lost time and future medical benefits associated with these injuries.
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 December 3, 2015