TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2016
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of John Radavich vs. MWRDGC, Case 11 WC 36724, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $69,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
John Radavich is a Machinist at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On April 18, 2005, he sustained injuries to both ankles and to his lower back after being struck by a pump cover and then falling backwards. Mr. Radavich was initially seen at the Emergency Room where both of his ankles were casted. The treatment for his lower back consisted of epidural steroid injections and a course of physical therapy. Mr. Radavich was disabled initially on April 19, 2005, and was eventually able to return back to work on November 5, 2009.
Mr. Radavich was paid a total of $217,066.69, which represents 237.4 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Radavich’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 $69,000.00, representing approximately 15% loss of the right foot, 23% loss of the left foot, and 12.5% loss of person as a whole. 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 June 2, 2016
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