TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2023
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authorization to amend the settlement and add the bodily injury claims to the Auto Property Damage Claim of Atanas Tamamdjiev, Board Meeting of January 19, 2023, Agenda Item No. 35, File No. 23-0075, in an amount of $30,000.00 from an amount of $6,688.47 for a total amount of $36,688.47, Account 901-30000-667220
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Dear Sir:
At the Board meeting of January 19, 2023, the Board of Commissioners duly approved the above stated settlement in the amount of $6,688.47, Agenda Item No. 35, File No. 23-0075, Account 901-30000-667220.
The approved $6,688.47 payment for property damages has been paid. The bodily injury damage claim for this accident can now be submitted for your consideration.
On October 13, 2022, Omar Figueroa, a District Police Officer, was driving a District vehicle at the intersection of Devon and Caldwell Avenues in Chicago, IL, when an accident occurred. The first vehicle, driven by Mansoor Sikander, braked suddenly when the traffic light turned yellow. The second vehicle occupied by two people, Atanas Tamamdjiev the driver, and Gergana Tamamdjieva the passenger, was then struck from behind by the District vehicle causing this vehicle to rear end the first vehicle. Mr. Atanas Tamamdjiev is claiming injuries because of this accident and sought treatment at the Precision Immediate Care and Medical Center.
Mr. Tamamdjiev underwent conservative treatment consisting of medication and physical therapy for multiple soft tissue and cervical injuries, and although released from medical care, continues to experience pain.
Mr. Tamamdjiev retained an attorney to represent him against the District. The attorney has agreed to accept a settlement in the amount of $30,000.00 to resolve the bodily injury portion of his claim.
Therefore, the total amount of the settlement should include the $6,688.47 for the cost of the vehicle damages plus the $30,000.00 cost for the bodily injury damages for a total amount of $36,688.47.
The Acting Director of Human Resources believes this settlement is in the best interest of the District and requests payment in the amount of $30,000.00 be approved and he be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
Therefore, it is requested that the aforesaid Board order of January 19, 2023, be amended to effect the changes set forth above, otherwise to remain in force and effect as heretofore enacted. Funds are available in Account 901-30000-667220.
Requested, Thaddeus J Kosowski, Acting Director of Human Resources, TJK:BLW:RG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for June 1, 2023
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