TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2020
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Miguel Hernandez vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number W002190916 in the sum of $39,532.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Miguel Hernandez is an Electrical Mechanic at the Egan Water Reclamation Plant. On November 6, 2017, he reported straining his right shoulder while working on overhead lights with his arms above his head in the early part of the day and then further aggravating his right shoulder while working on cabinets later in the day while situated in an awkward position. The employee was initially seen at the industrial medical clinic on November 6, 2017. The employee was initially treated conservatively with medications and physical therapy; however, Mr. Hernandez failed to improve. On April 25, 2018 the employee underwent a surgical procedure on his right shoulder. He was completely disabled from work at that time. Following his surgery, he underwent a course of physical therapy. He was able to return to work on June 25, 2018.
Mr. Hernandez was paid a total of 8.6 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $10,698.40.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $39,532.00, representing approximately 10% loss of use of the person as a whole. This settlement will close out any future lost time benefits as well as any future medical benefits associated with these injuries.
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 March 5, 2020