TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2023
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Bodily Injury Claim of Gergana Tamamdjieva, Claim No. A/P 1533, in the sum of $26,000.00, arising from an October 13, 2022 vehicle accident, Account 901-30000-667220
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Dear Sir:
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. Ms. Tamamdjieva is claiming injuries because of this accident and sought treatment at the Precision Immediate Care and Medical Center.
Ms. Tamamdjieva 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.
Ms. Tamamdjieva retained an attorney to represent her against the District. A tentative agreement was reached to resolve this claim, following negotiations with her attorney, for a total of $26,000.00.
The Acting Director of Human Resources believes this settlement is in the best interest of the District and requests payment in the amount of $26,000.00 be approved and he be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
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