TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of John Radavich vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 25WC009372 Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $87,326.75, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
John Radavich was a Machinist Leadman at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. He retired effective March 1, 2024. On January 30, 2023, Mr. Radavich reported that, while walking through the machine shop, he tripped on an anti-fatigue mat and fell on his right side. He sought treatment at the Industrial Clinic on January 30, 2023. He was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion and a right elbow contusion and treated conservatively with physical therapy. Mr. Radavich continued to experience pain in his shoulder. He had an MRI in September 2024, which revealed severe shoulder degenerative disease with labral tear and tendinopathy to the cuff. On September 19, 2024, Mr. Radavich had a total reverse right shoulder arthroscopy.
Mr. Radavich had no lost time benefits paid.
Mr. Radavich 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 be settled for $87,326.75 representing approximately 17.5% loss of use of person as a whole. This settlement will close out any future lost time 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 he be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
Requested, Thaddeus J. Kosowski, Director of Human Resources, TJK:BLW:DMG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for September 4, 2025