TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2016
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Larry Williams vs. MWRDGC, Claim W001089483, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $40,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Larry Williams is a Computer Systems Administrator at the Main Office Building. On November 13, 2013, he sustained an injury to his left arm. Mr. Williams was initially seen by his primary doctor on November 14, 2013. Conservative treatment was unsuccessful and he required surgery. After undergoing surgery on November 21, 2014, his post surgery treatment consisted of physical therapy. Mr. Williams was released to restricted duty on January 5, 2015. He was able to resume his regular work duties on August 24, 2015.
Mr. Williams was paid a total of $8,519.68, which represents 6.4 weeks of lost time benefits.
Subject to the approval of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, this Pro-Se claim can now be settled for $40,000.00 representing approximately 22% loss of a left arm. 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, Denice E. Korcal, Director of Human Resources, DEK:RAJ:RG:sts
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 7, 2016