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 Martin Kaiser vs. MWRDGC, Claim 11 WC 38208, in the sum of $123,500.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Martin Kaiser was an Operating Engineer I who sustained an injury to his left leg at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant on April 5, 2011. Mr. Kaiser was initially seen by the industrial medical clinic on April 5, 2011. He was disabled from work initially on April 12, 2011. Mr. Kaiser initially treated with medication and injections. On June 23, 2011, he underwent a surgical procedure on his left leg. Following this procedure the employee received a course of physical therapy. He was able to return to work on September 12, 2011. The employee retired from the District on October 1, 2011. Mr. Kaiser continues to experience pain in his left leg and continues to require periodic medical treatment.
Mr. Kaiser was paid a total of $24,411.84 which represents 21.8 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Kaiser 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 $123,500.00, representing approximately 35% loss of use of the person as a whole which represents $117,187.00 and an additional $6,313.00 which represents future medical costs. 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 August 3, 2017