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 Patricia Griffin vs. MWRDGC, Claim 17 WC 37525, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $20,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Patricia Griffin is a Maintenance Laborer A Shift at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On July 6, 2017, she sustained an injury to her right foot after tripping on uneven concrete and falling to the ground. The employee sought treatment at the industrial clinic on July 6, 2017 and was disabled from work effective July 7, 2017. She was treated conservatively for a chronic middle grade II sprain and a grade I sprain of the calcaneofibular ligament ( CFL) of her right foot that resulted in extensive physical therapy, multiple MRI’s, and medication. The employee returned to work on August 21, 2017.
Ms. Griffin was disabled again effective October 9, 2017 and returned to work on October 11, 2017. The employee was disabled a final time effective August 25, 2018 and returned to work on February 20, 2019.
Ms. Griffin was paid a total of 32.60 weeks in lost time benefits totaling $31,796.86.
Ms. Griffin 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 15.15% loss of use of the right foot. 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