TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 2023
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Sean Kingsley vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 18 WC 18079, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $15,812.80, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Sean Kingsley is a Maintenance Laborer A Shift employee who works at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On May 16, 2018, he reported he sustained an injury to his lower back after lifting a full garbage can on a skimmer boat. He was seen at the industrial clinic on May 16, 2018. An MRI revealed that he had a herniated disc at the L4-L5 level. The employee was treated conservatively with medication and physical therapy.
Mr. Kingsley did not lose any time off from work.
Mr. Kingsley 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 $15,812.80, representing approximately 4% 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:BLW:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for February 16, 2023