TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2019
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Report on the Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims and Miscellaneous Claims under $10,000.00
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Dear Sir:
The following matters were settled upon the recommendation of the Director of Human Resources and the approval of the Executive Director:
1. Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Edward Jankun, Claim No. 19WC015473, in the amount of $7,731.76.
Mr. Jankun, a Master Mechanic, alleges a July 10, 2018 work-related injury when his right middle finger caught between a cover plate and the floor while removing the plate. Mr. Jankun sought medical treatment and incurred a crush injury to the finger with three burst lacerations. A hand specialist advised that the terminal branches of the digital nerves are dead. The settlement amount represents approximately 25% loss of use of the right middle finger and will close out any future medical treatment.
2. Settlement of Property Damage Claim of Christopher Bielski, Claim No. A/P 1469, in the amount of $220.00.
Mr. Bielski is a District carpenter. His car window was allegedly damaged by a rock as a result of lawn mowing at the Lemont Plant. Settlement is based upon an estimate to repair the damaged window.
3. Settlement of Property Damage Claim of Brenda Dorsett, Claim No. A/P 1471, in the amount of $850.00.
On June 17, 2019, a dead tree on District property in Midlothian fell and resulted in a utility pole damaging the trunk area of a vehicle owned by Ms. Dorsett’s daughter. The tree broke the utility pole in half and Ms. Dorsett seeks to replace the damaged utility pole on her property. The settlement amount represents the repair work.
4. Settlement of Property Damage Claim of Amy Dorsett, Claim No. A/P 1472, in the amount of $3,842.37.
On June 17, 2019, a dead tree on District property in Midlothian fell and resulted in a utility pole damaging the trunk area of a vehicle owned by Amy Dorsett. The settlement amount is based upon the lowest quote to repair the damage to the vehicle and for an 8-day car rental.
5. Settlement of Automobile Bodily Injury Claim of Dorothy Burden, Claim No. A/P 1453, in the amount of $1,000.00.
Ms. Burden sought medical treatment for alleged injuries sustained as a result of a September 25, 2018 car accident in which a District vehicle hit her vehicle in the rear. Settlement will resolve a claim by Progressive Insurance to recoup $1,0000.00 it paid related to Ms. Burden’s medical costs.
6. Settlement of Automobile Bodily Injury Claim of Zachary Perkins, Claim No. A/P 1454, in the amount of $1,000.00.
This is the same car accident described above with respect to Ms. Burden. Mr. Perkins was a passenger in Ms. Burden’s car and he also sought medical treatment for his alleged injuries. Settlement will resolve a claim by Progressive Insurance to recoup $1,0000.00 it paid related to Mr. Perkins’ medical costs.
Respectfully Submitted, Beverly K. Sanders, Director of Human Resources and Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, BKS:STM:LAG:JBM:EMA:mmv