TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2020
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Paul Sullivan vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 18 WC 31592, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $61,162.33, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Paul Sullivan is an Assistant Chief Operating Engineer at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On August 30, 2018 he sustained an injury to his right ankle resulting from a building explosion at the Calumet Plant. He was taken to Christ Hospital by ambulance on August 30, 2018. X-rays and other diagnostic tests were performed which revealed that he incurred a right talar neck comminuted displaced fracture with a free body within the ankle and subtalar joints. He was disabled from work effective immediately. On September 14, 2018, Mr. Sullivan underwent an extensive procedure on his right ankle. He underwent a course of physical therapy following his surgery. He was able to return to work on January 7, 2019.
Mr. Sullivan was paid a total of 18.20 weeks in lost time benefits totaling $24,619.50.
Mr. Sullivan 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 $61,162.33, representing approximately 45% 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 February 6, 2020