TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 2017
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claims of Edward Chesser vs. MWRDGC, Claim 12 WC 33205 and Claim 12 WC 33206, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $14,392.80, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Edward Chesser is an Electrical Mechanic at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On January 20, 2011, he sustained an injury to his right elbow. Mr. Chesser was initially seen by the doctor at the industrial medical clinic on January 20 2011. The employee was disabled from work initially on January 26, 2011. He was able to return to work on February 1, 2011. His treatment consisted of medication, a home exercise program and use of a splint.
Mr. Chesser was injured again on June 20, 2011 when he sustained a new injury to his gluteal muscle. He was initially seen at the industrial medical clinic on June 20, 2011. Mr. Chesser was initially disabled from work effective June 22, 2011. The employee received conservative treatment for this injury consisting of medication and physical therapy. He was able to return to work effective August 8, 2011. However, he was disabled again effective August 9, 2011 before returning to work on September 19, 2011.
Mr. Chesser was paid a total of $13,574.21 in lost time benefits for both claims for a total of 12.6 weeks.
Mr. Chesser filed an Application of Adjustment of Claims with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) through his counsel. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, these cases can now be settled for $14,392.80, representing approximately .59% loss of the right arm and approximately 9.3% use of the right leg. This settlement will close out future lost time benefits, as well as any future medical benefits associated with these injuries.
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 December 7, 2017