TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2024
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Howard Meter vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 21 WC 009409, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $26,440.15, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Howard Meter is a Painter working at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. On April 5, 2021, he reported sustaining an injury to his right arm from extending it while painting with a roller. He was seen at the industrial clinic on April 5, 2021. He was placed on restricted duty work and was prescribed medications and a course of physical therapy for his right elbow and right triceps. The employee did lose 11.6 weeks off from work, but the lost time was disputed.
The District did not pay the employee any lost time benefits.
Mr. Meter filed an Application of Adjustment of Claim with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC) through his counsel. Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this case can now be settled for a total of $26,440.15, representing approximately 11% loss of use of the right arm and outstanding medical bills totaling $2,136.62. This settlement will close out 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:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for March 7, 2024