TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2017
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Lawrence Deschamps vs. MWRDGC, Claim 15 WC 26809, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $21,505.57, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Lawrence Deschamps is an Electrical Mechanic at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant. On May 22, 2015, he sustained an injury to his left leg. Mr. Deschamps was initially seen by the Industrial Medical Clinic doctor on May 22, 2015. He was disabled from work initially on July 16, 2015. He underwent a surgical procedure on his left leg on July 21, 2015. The employee was able to return to work on August 24, 2015.
Mr. Deschamps was paid a total of $644.49 which represents 3 days of lost time benefits.
Mr. Deschamps 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 $21,505.57, representing approximately 13.6% loss of use of the left leg. 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, 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 20, 2017