TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2018
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Javier Salazar vs. MWRDGC, Claim 14 WC 010507, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $27,062.25, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Javier Salazar is a retired Patrol Boat Operator who worked at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On November 8, 2013, he sustained injuries to his neck and left shoulder. Mr. Salazar was initially seen in the industrial clinic on November 8, 2013. He was disabled from work initially on November 11, 2013 and was able to return to work on December 16, 2013. His treatment was conservative in nature consisting of physical therapy and injections. He was disabled again on January 13, 2014 before returning to work on June 16, 2014.
Mr. Salazar was paid a total of $ 27,044.28 in lost time benefits for a total period of 27 weeks.
Mr. Salazar 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 $27,062.25, representing approximately 7.5% loss of use of the person as a whole. This settlement will close out future lost time benefits, as well as any future 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
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 April 5, 2018