TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 2023
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. Brian A. Perkovich, Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Daniel Gierut vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 21WC005494, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $83,250.21, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Daniel Gierut is a Pipefitter at the Stickney Reclamation Plant. On July 29, 2020, the employee reported while moving a duplex strainer to a different position, he slipped on wet concrete, twisting his right knee which caused him to fall. While falling he caught himself with the left arm by grabbing a ladder. The employee went to the industrial clinic on July 29, 2020, for both a right knee and a left shoulder injury. He initially treated conservatively with medication and physical therapy. The employee was disabled effective September 3, 2020. He underwent a procedure for his left shoulder on September 23, 2020 and on January 27, 2021, the employee underwent a procedure on his right knee. The employee returned to work on March 1, 2021.
Mr. Gierut was paid 25.40 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $33,721.04.
Mr. Gierut 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 $83,250.21, representing approximately 12.65% loss of use of the person as a whole for the shoulder and 15% loss of use of leg for the right knee. 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 he be authorized to execute such documents as may be necessary to effect the settlement.
Requested, Thaddeus J. Kosowski, 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 November 2, 2023