TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JULY 14, 2022
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Steven Kost vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number 22WC016096 in the sum of $15,255.28, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Steven Kost is a Structural Ironworker working at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On August 3, 2020, the employee reported that while he was lifting a steam cleaning machine, he injured his abdomen/groin area. The employee sought medical treatment immediately at the industrial clinic on August 3, 2020. He underwent hernia repair surgery on September 10, 2020, at which time he was disabled from work. He returned to work on November 2, 2020.
He was paid a total of 8 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $10,870.40.
Subject to the approval of the IWCC, this Pro-Se case can be settled for $15,255.28, representing approximately 3.5% loss of use of the person as a whole. This settlement will close out any future lost time benefits as well as any future 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 July 14, 2022