TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2022
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Henry Lloyd vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 19WC027518, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $27,945.45, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Henry Lloyd was a Maintenance Laborer A Shift at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. He retired from the District effective December 31, 2021. On July 12, 2019, the employee reported that while walking upstairs while carrying water samples he stepped wrongly, twisting his left ankle in the process. The employee was initially seen at the industrial clinic on July 12, 2019. An x-ray taken on July 12, 2019 revealed a fracture of his left foot. He was initially disabled from work effective July 15, 2019. The employee was treated conservatively with medication, 3-D Walker CAM boot, and physical therapy. He returned to work on August 22, 2019.
Mr. Lloyd missed a total of 5.60 weeks of work and was paid $6,063.13 in lost time benefits.
Mr. Lloyd 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 $27,945.45, representing approximately 20% loss of use of the left foot. 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 January 20, 2022