TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 2019
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Robert Waitekus vs. MWRDGC, Claim 18 WC 16426, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $12,749.07, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Robert Waitekus is a Maintenance Laborer A at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On May 14, 2018, he sustained an injury to his right calf when while trimming weeds the trimmer hit a small piece of metal that entered his right leg. He was taken by ambulance to Metro South Hospital on May 14, 2018 and admitted for three days while IV antibiotics were administered. He was disabled from work effective May 15, 2018. The employee returned to work on August 3, 2018.
Mr. Waitekus was paid a total of 5.8 weeks in lost time benefits totaling $5,840.31 for the period covering May 15, 2018 through June 24, 2018.
Mr. Waitekus 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 $12,749.07, representing approximately 7.5% loss of use of the right 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 November 7, 2019