TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 19, 2017
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Ronald Esposito vs. MWRDGC, Claim W001318549, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $42,500.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Ronald Esposito is a Pipefitter at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On November 3, 2014, he sustained an injury to his left arm. He was initially seen at the Industrial clinic on November 3, 2014. The employee was initially disabled from work effective December 18, 2014. On January 14, 2015, the employee underwent a procedure on his left arm. Following this procedure the employee underwent a course of physical therapy. Mr. Esposito was able to return to work effective May 4, 2015.
Mr. Esposito was paid a total of $23,797.37, which represents 19.4 weeks of lost time benefits.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can now be settled for $42,500.00, representing approximately 22.85% loss of use of the left arm. 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, Beverly K. Sanders, 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 January 19, 2017