TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 6, 2017
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Christopher Johnson vs. MWRDGC, Claim 15 WC 19563, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $11,030.55, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Christopher Johnson is a Sheet Metal Worker employed at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On May 27, 2015, he sustained an injury to his head and cervical area. Mr. Johnson was initially seen by the doctor at the industrial medical clinic on May 27, 2015. He was disabled from work initially on June 18, 2015 before returning to work on July 30, 2015. Mr. Johnson’s treatment consisted of physical therapy and medication.
Mr. Johnson was paid a total of $6,659.67 which represents 6.20 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Johnson 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 $11,030.55, representing approximately 3.0% loss of use of the 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, 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 July 6, 2017