TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2017
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claims of Debra Thurmond vs. MWRDGC, Claim 16 WC 13127, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $18,384.25, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Debra Thurmond is a Fireman/Oiler at the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant. On November 19, 2015, she sustained an injury to her lower back. Ms. Thurmond was initially seen by the doctor at the industrial medical clinic on November 19, 2015. The employee was disabled from work initially on December 28, 2015. An MRI performed on December 29, 2015 revealed disc disease. Her treatment consisted of physical therapy, injections and work conditioning. She returned to work on January 11, 2016.
Ms. Thurmond was paid a total of $2,072.50 in lost time benefits for a total of two weeks lost time.
Ms. Thurmond 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 $18,384.25, representing approximately 5% loss of 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, 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 November 16, 2017