TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2016
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Thomas Schultz vs. MWRDGC, Claim W001380113, in the sum of $29,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Thomas Schultz is a machinist who works at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On June 23, 2015, he sustained an injury to his right knee. He was initially seen at the Industrial clinic on June 23, 2015. He was treated conservatively with medicines and therapy, but his condition did not improve. The employee underwent a procedure on September 9, 2015. He was disabled effective August 11, 2015. He was able to return to work on November 2, 2015.
Mr. Schultz was paid a total of $13,952.32 in lost time benefits, which represents approximately 11.8 weeks of lost time benefits for the injury that occurred on June 23, 2015.
Subject to the approval of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) this Pro-Se case can now be settled for $29,000.00, representing approximately 18.343% loss of the right leg. This settlement will close out any future medical benefits associated with this injury.
The Acting 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, Beverly K. Sanders, Acting Director of Human Resources, BKS: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 October 6, 2016