TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2022
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Brian Kalata vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number W002753155 in the sum of $54,936.23, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Brian Kalata is an Engineering Technician V working at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On March 11, 2019, the employee reported that while inspecting Thorn Creek at 183rd Ave and Cottage Grove, he slipped on the ice along the bank and fell onto his right side. The employee sought medical treatment at the industrial clinic on March 11, 2019, for his right shoulder. He treated conservatively with medications and physical therapy. He continued to have problems with his right shoulder, and he underwent surgery of the right shoulder on January 9, 2020. He was disabled from work at this time. Following his surgery, he underwent a course of physical therapy. He was able to return to work on March 2, 2020.
He was paid a total of 7.40 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $9,969.13.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $54,936.23, representing approximately 13.5% loss of use of the person as a whole. This settlement will close out any 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, Director of Human Resources, BKS:BLW:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for August 11, 2022