TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 6, 2024
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Rachel Harris vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number W003614967 in the sum of $43,927.03, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Rachel Harris is a Painter at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On January 14, 2022, the employee reported that she tripped on scaffolding, and fell to the ground, injuring her right knee and right wrist. She went to the industrial clinic on January 18, 2022, and initially treated conservatively with restricted work, medication, and physical therapy. On January 24, 2022, the employee had an MRI of the right knee, which revealed a sprain of MCL. She also had an MRI of the right wrist on March 15, 2022, which revealed tendinosis and a partial tear of the extensor carpi ulnaris. The employee treated with cortisone injections before undergoing a surgical procedure to repair her right wrist on July 11, 2022, at which time she was disabled from work. She was able to return to work on October 17, 2022.
Ms. Harris was paid 14 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $18,266.08.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $43,927.03 representing approximately 7.5% loss of use of the right leg and approximately 15% loss of use of the right hand. This settlement will close out any future lost time 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 6, 2024