TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 21, 2022
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Robert Rogers vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 18WC029466, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $47,233.62, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Robert Rogers was a Treatment Plant Operator I at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant. He has since separated from the District effective August 5, 2020. On September 12, 2018, the employee reported that he had a heated argument with his supervisor and afterwards he noticed that his speech was slurred, and his leg felt heavy. The employee went to the hospital emergency room, where it was determined that he had suffered a stroke, causing partial paralysis.
Mr. Rogers was not paid any lost time benefits.
Mr. Rogers 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 $47,233.62, representing approximately 10% loss of use of the person as a whole and $6,540.12 in outstanding medical expenses. 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:BLW:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for April 21, 2022