TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 3, 2017
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of John Eaton vs. MWRDGC, Case 13 WC 35594 in the sum of $59,837.08, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
John Eaton was a Truck Driver at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant. On October 28, 2011, he sustained an injury to his left leg. He was initially seen at the industrial medical clinic on October 28, 2011. He initially underwent a course of conservative treatment consisting of medication and injections. He was disabled initially on October 31, 2011. On April 30, 2012 he underwent surgery on his left leg, and then he underwent physical therapy. He was able to return to work on August 20, 2012. He retired from the District on March 30, 2015.
Mr. Eaton was paid a total of $38,640.00, which represents a total of 42 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Eaton filed an Application of Adjustment of Claims with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) through his counsel. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this case can now be settled for $59,837.08, representing approximately 40% loss of the left leg. This settlement will close out any future lost time benefits and medical benefits. A Medicare Set Aside will be funded for possible future medical benefits as he is a Medicare beneficiary.
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:dmg
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 August 3, 2017