TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 4, 2023
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Erin Keohane vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 22WC026591, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $30,221.80, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Erin Keohane is an Administrative Specialist at the Stickney Reclamation Plant. On July 23, 2021, the employee reported slipping on a puddle of bug spray and striking a metal cage, injuring her left knee. The employee went to the industrial clinic on July 23, 2021, for injuries to her left knee. She treated conservatively with medication and physical therapy; however, her left knee did not improve. On October 15, 2021, she underwent surgery to repair her left knee and was disabled from work at this time. After a course of physical therapy, she returned to work on December 7, 2021.
Ms. Keohane was paid 7.40 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $7,602.51.
Ms. Keohane filed an Application of Adjustment of Claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) through her counsel. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this case can now be settled for a total of $30,221.80, representing approximately 15% loss of use of the left leg. This settlement will close out future lost time and 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:BLW:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 4, 2023