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 Workers’ Compensation Claim of Robert Miller vs. MWRDGC, Claim 17 WC 14992, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $20,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Robert Miller is a Truck Driver at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On November 1, 2016, he sustained an injury to his left leg while stepping up into his truck. He initially sought treatment at the industrial clinic on November 1, 2016. Mr. Miller was disabled from work effective November 2, 2016. He initially treated conservatively with an injections, medications, and physical therapy. He returned to work on November 4, 2016, but continued to experience pain in his left leg. He was disabled from work again effective November 7, 2016 and continued to receive conservative medical treatment. He returned to work again on December 21, 2016.
Mr. Miller eventually underwent surgery to repair his left knee on August 17, 2017.
Mr. Miller was paid a total of 6.8 weeks in lost time benefits totaling $6,691.12.
Mr. Miller 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 a total of $20,000.00, representing approximately 12% loss of use of the left leg. This settlement will close out future lost time and 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
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for August 8, 2019