TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2022
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Thomas Benigno vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number W003405412 in the sum of $50,603.93, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Thomas Benigno was a Laborer Foreman at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. He retired from the District effective February 1, 2022. On April 21, 2021, the employee reported that while descending his work truck, he struck his left knee on the corner of the step. The employee sought medical treatment at the industrial clinic on April 21, 2021, for his left knee. On May 27, 2021, the employee underwent surgery of his left knee. He was disabled from work at this time. He continued to experience problems with his knee after the surgery and required injections in his knee. The employee was able to return to work on June 14, 2021.
He was paid a total of 2.40 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $2,880.96.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $50,603.93, representing approximately 27% loss of use of the left leg. This settlement will close out any 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:BLW:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for August 11, 2022