TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2019
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Richard Adams vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number W001772376 in the sum of $16,181.88, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Richard Adams is a Treatment Plant Operator I at the Lemont Water Reclamation Plant. On August 7, 2016, he sustained an injury to his right foot/ankle after stepping off of a catwalk and stepping onto a street key. He was initially seen by the urgent care clinic physician on August 8, 2016. His treatment consisted of being placed in a walking boot and a course of physical therapy. He was also disabled from work effective August 9, 2016. He returned to work on August 22, 2016.
Mr. Adams was paid a total of $1,087.75 in lost time benefits during his disability period. He was paid a total of 1.2 weeks of lost time benefits.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $16,181.88, representing approximately 12.5% loss of use of the right foot. 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
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for April 4, 2019