TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2025
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Atmane Bekri vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 22WC003814, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $35,000.00 Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Atmane Bekri is an Engineering Technician IV at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. He reported that on January 25, 2022, he stepped on a rake that was buried in snow, which came up and hit his forehead and left eye socket. He sought treatment at Roseland Community Hospital and was diagnosed with a concussion.
Mr. Bekri treated conservatively with rest and vestibular therapy. He was off work beginning on January 26, 2022, and was cleared to return to work on February 2, 2022.
Mr. Bekri was paid a total of 1 week of lost time benefits totaling $441.34.
Mr. Bekri filed an Application of Adjustment of Claims 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 $35,000.00, representing approximately 7.47% loss of use of a person as a whole. 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:DMG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for October 2, 2025