TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2025
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of David Kalat vs. MWRDGC, Claim number W004030332, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $23,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
David Kalat is a Pipefitter at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On June 22, 2023, he reported that while working with a pipe wrench in the concentration basement, he felt a pull in his right wrist and thumb. Mr. Kalat sought treatment at the Industrial Clinic on June 22, 2023, where he was diagnosed with a strain of the right wrist.
On July 11, 2023, he had an MRI, which revealed a ruptured tendon between his wrist and his thumb. He was off work on July 12, 2023, and returned to work on July 26, 2023. Mr. Kalat had surgery on August 23, 2023, at which time he was off work again. He returned to work on December 1, 2023.
Mr. Kalat was paid a total of 16.4 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $23,229.09.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $23,000.00, representing approximately 11.25% loss of use of the hand. This settlement will close out any 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 5, 2025