TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 7, 2014
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers' Compensation Claim of David Robertson vs. MWRDGC, Claim W000840734, in the sum of $24,250.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
David Robertson is a Carpenter at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On June 27, 2013, he sustained an injury to his right knee. On June 28, 2013, he went to the industrial clinic and was diagnosed with a right knee sprain. An MRI, performed on August 2, 2013, indicated a right lateral meniscus tear. On September 30, 2013, he underwent right knee arthroscopy and partial medial and partial lateral meniscectomy. In addition, there was debridement of the femoral condyle. The post operative diagnosis was reported as medial and lateral meniscus tears with chondral injury to the lateral femoral condyle with chondral flaps. Following the surgery, the employee received a course of physical therapy. He was released to return to work, full duty, on December 9, 2013.
Mr. Robertson was paid a total of $11,089.55, which represents 10 weeks of lost time benefits.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro Se case can be settled for 15.66% loss of use of the right leg in the amount of $24,250.00. This settlement would close out future lost time benefits as well as his future medical rights for 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, Denice E. Korcal, Director of Human Resources, DEK:RAJ:RG:aw
Respectfully Submitted, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, 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 August 7, 2014