TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2021
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Steven Dillon vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 19WC036197, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $19,766.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Steven Dillon was an Engineering Technician V at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant at the time of his accident. He has since retired from the District effective May 1, 2018. On January 4, 2018, he reported he sustained an injury to his left lower abdomen while moving an equipment crate in the storage room of the soil laboratory. He was seen at the industrial clinic on January 4, 2018. The doctor placed the employee on disability effective January 17, 2018. The employee underwent surgery on January 30, 2018. The employee returned to regular work on March 12, 2018.
Mr. Dillon missed a total of 7.6 weeks and was paid $10,466.65 in lost time benefits.
Mr. Dillon 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 $19,766.00, representing approximately 5% loss of use of the 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 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 March 4, 2021