TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 6, 2010
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Richard Lanyon, Executive Director
Title
Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Ayanna Smith vs. MWRDGC, File Number 200003850, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, in the sum of $36,383.29. Account 901-30000-601090
Body
Dear Sir:
Ayanna Smith is a Maintenance Laborer A at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On December 18, 2007, while taking garbage out of the truck garage, she slipped and fell on ice outside the overhead door. She was taken to LaGrange Memorial Hospital and diagnosed with a trimalleolar fracture of the left ankle. She underwent surgery the next day that included open reduction and internal fixation. Ms. Smith completed a physical therapy program and returned to work on June 3, 2009. After her return to work, Ms. Smith had trouble with swelling caused by the hardware in her ankle. She underwent an injection and additional therapy. She lost a total of 134 days of work.
Subject to the approval of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, this pro se claim can be settled for the sum of $36,383.29 which represents a 40% loss of the left foot/ankle.
The General Counsel believes this is an equitable settlement to conclude this matter and requests payment of that sum be approved and he be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
Requested, Frederick M. Feldman, General Counsel, FMF:LAG:VMM:nm
Respectfully Submitted, Terrence J. O’Brien, Chairman Committee on Judiciary
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 6, 2010.