TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2017
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Kenneth Ryan vs. MWRDGC, Claim 16 WC 034815, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $40,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Kenneth Ryan is a Maintenance Laborer A at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On April 27, 2015, he sustained an injury to his right wrist. Mr. Ryan was initially seen by the doctor at the industrial medical clinic on April 28, 2015. He initially treated conservatively with physical therapy and medications. The employee was disabled from work effective September 7, 2015. He underwent a procedure on his right wrist on September 8, 2015. Following his surgical procedure the employee underwent a course of physical therapy. He was able to return to work on January 25, 2016.
Mr. Ryan was paid a total of $19,499.00 which represents 20 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Ryan filed an Application of Adjustment of Claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) through his counsel. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this case can now be settled for $40,000.00, representing approximately 26.53% loss of use of the right hand. 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, BKS:RAJ:RG
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 15, 2017