TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 4, 2018
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Joseph Francis vs. MWRDGC, Claim 14 WC 38433, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $63,241.82, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Joseph Francis is a Plumber at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On November 12, 2014, he sustained injuries to his left knee. Mr. Francis was initially seen in the industrial clinic on November 12, 2014. He was disabled from work effective November 14, 2014. He initially underwent conservative treatment consisting of physical therapy and medication. On February 2, 2015 he underwent a total left knee replacement. Following this surgery the employee underwent additional physical therapy. Mr. Francis was able to return to work on July 28, 2015.
Mr. Francis was paid a total of $44,247.13 representing 36.50 weeks of lost time benefits.
Mr. Francis 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 $63,241.82, representing approximately 40% loss of use of the left leg. 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 January 4, 2018