TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 16, 2020
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
Title
Report on the Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims and Miscellaneous Claims under $10,000.00
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Dear Sir:
The following matters were settled upon the recommendation of the Director of Human Resources and the approval of the Executive Director:
1. Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Raymond Strama, Claim No. 15WC22282 and 15WC22285, in the amount of $3,200.00.
Mr. Strama, a now retired Operating Engineer II, alleged an August 13, 2013 work-related injury when he pulled a muscle in his left rib cage while opening a stuck suction valve. He also alleged a February 11, 2014 work related injury when he slipped on ice and injured his left thumb trying to break his fall. The settlement amount represents approximately $100.00 for the rib injury and approximately 5.65% loss of use of the left thumb.
2. Settlement of Automobile Damage Claim of Elizabeth Kowalik, Claim No. A/P 1476, in the amount of $2,347.79.
On August 2, 2019, a vehicle driven by Ms. Kowalik was rear ended by a District employee driving a District vehicle. The settlement amount is for vehicle repairs.
Respectfully Submitted, Beverly K. Sanders, Director of Human Resources and Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, BKS:STM:LAG:JBM:JTM:mmv