TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2018
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Michael Mitchell vs. MWRDGC, Claim number: W001800975 in the sum of $39,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Michael Mitchell is a Pipefitter at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On October 10, 2016, he sustained an injury to his right arm and right hand. He was initially seen at the industrial clinic on October 10, 2016. He was disabled from work effective October 12, 2016. The employee after having undergone diagnostic testing was referred to an orthopedic specialist. It was determined that he required a surgical procedure and underwent surgery on November 17, 2016. He returned to work on February 1, 2017.
Mr. Mitchell was paid a total of $20,128.80 in lost time benefits which represents a total of 16 weeks of lost time benefits.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $39,000.00, representing approximately 10.062 % loss of a use of person as a whole. This settlement will close out any 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 March 1, 2018