TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 19, 2017
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of William Hoskins vs. MWRDGC, Claim 16 WC 17923, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $30,964.02, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
William Hoskins was a Maintenance Laborer A Shift at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On April 13, 2016, he sustained an injury to his right wrist. Mr. Hoskins was initially seen by the doctor at the industrial medical clinic on April 13, 2016. The employee was disabled from work effective June 6, 2016. He returned to work on June 24, 2016, but was disabled again effective June 28, 2016. He underwent a procedure on his right wrist on July 11, 2016. Following his surgical procedure the employee underwent a course of physical therapy. He was able to return to work on October 19, 2016. Mr. Hoskins died from unrelated causes on July 22, 2017.
Mr. Hoskins was paid a total of $19,014.40 which represents 19 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Hoskins surviving child filed an Application of Adjustment of Claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) through her counsel. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this case can now be settled for $30,964.02, representing approximately 20% 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, Director of Human Resources, 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 October 19, 2017