TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 17, 2025
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Report on the Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims and Miscellaneous Claims under $10,000.00
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Dear Sir:
The following matters were settled upon the recommendations of the Director of Human Resources and the General Counsel, with the approval of the Acting Executive Director:
1. Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim of Rhonda Thomas, Claim Case No. 22WC019100, in the amount of $9,780.91.
Rhonda Thomas, a retired Police Officer at the Main Office Complex, alleged a July 29, 2019 work related injury to her right wrist and left ankle after tripping and falling on damaged flooring in an elevator car while exiting the elevator at the Main Office Building Annex. Ms. Thomas was off work beginning July 29, 2019, and returned October 10, 2019. Ms. Thomas received Police Duty pay during her time off work. Settlement in the amount of $9,780.91 represents a 7% loss of use of the foot. This settlement will close out any future lost time benefits as well as any future medical benefits.
2. Settlement of Property Damage Claim of Ozinga Ready Mix, Claim No: A/P 1561, in the amount of $2,497.33.
While on I-294 in Worth Township, IL on May 28, 2025, an Ozinga Ready Mix cement truck was allegedly struck and damaged on the rear step bumper by a District-owned vehicle. This settlement satisfies the total damages sought to repair Ozinga Ready Mix’s vehicle.
Respectfully submitted, Thaddeus J. Kosowski, Director of Human Resources and Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, TJK:STM:JBM:JTM:nl