TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 8, 2019
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of John Quinn vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number W001647126 in the sum of $28,415.15, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
John Quinn is a Treatment Plant Operator I at the Lemont Water Reclamation Plant. On February 17, 2016, he sustained an injury to his right knee after slipping on an ice patch in the District parking lot. He was initially seen by the urgent care clinic physician on February 17, 2016. He was disabled from work effective February 18, 2016. It was determined that he incurred a tibial plateau fracture and a medial meniscus tear. His treatment consisted of medication and a course of physical therapy. He returned to work on April 11, 2016.
Mr. Quinn was paid a total of $7,331.32 in lost time benefits during his 7.4 week disability period.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $28,415.15, representing approximately 17.5% loss of use of the right leg. 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 August 8, 2019