TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 16, 2024
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Kathleen Stroud vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 23 WC 015089, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $24,681.04, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Kathleen Stroud is a Maintenance Laborer Class A working at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On September 6, 2022, she reported while carrying brooms and a dustpan upstairs from the basement, she tripped on the stairs and hurt her left knee. The employee sought treatment at the Industrial Clinic on September 7, 2022, where she was diagnosed with a fracture. She was treated conservatively with a knee brace and physical therapy. The employee was off work beginning on September 8, 2022 and she was able to return to work on November 16, 2022.
Ms. Stroud was paid a total of 9.8 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $11,024.55.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $24,681.04, representing approximately 11.5% loss of use of the left leg. This settlement will close out any future lost time 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 May 16, 2024