TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 2020
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Lewis Conn vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number W002424463 in the sum of $17,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Lewis Conn is a Pipefitter at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On July 12, 2018 he reported feeling a pop in his abdomen after using a pipe wrench. The employee was initially seen at the industrial medical clinic on July 12, 2018. The employee underwent a hernia repair with mesh on July 20, 2018. He was completely disabled from work at that time. Following his surgery, he was able to return to work on August 13, 2018.
Mr. Conn was paid a total of 3.2 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $3,940.10.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $17,000.00, representing approximately 4.18% 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 these injuries.
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:RAJ:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for August 6, 2020