TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2024
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Eric Ortega vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 23 WC 15836, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $18,500.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Eric Ortega is a Carpenter working at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On May 16, 2023, he reported that while carrying a ladder, he tripped on a concrete divide and landed on his left side. He was seen at the industrial clinic on May 16, 2023. He incurred a left inguinal hernia and left hip/groin strain. The employee had bilateral hernia surgical repair performed on June 16, 2023, and was placed off work at this time. The employee returned to work on July 19, 2023.
Mr. Ortega was paid a total of 4.0 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $5,542.04.
Mr. Ortega 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 a total of $18,500.00, representing approximately 3.70% loss of use of person as a whole. 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 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 June 6, 2024