TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF MAY 15, 2025
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claim of Alvin Eastman vs. MWRDGC, Claim Number 23WC011617 in the sum of $31,310.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
Alvin Eastman is a Treatment Plant Operator II working at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. On January 13, 2023, Mr. Eastman was moving stop logs weighing approximately 50 to 75 pounds, after which he experienced pain in his groin area. He sought treatment at the Industrial Clinic on January 18, 2023. He was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. Mr. Eastman had surgery on February 20, 2023, and was off work at that time. He returned to work on May 23, 2023.
Mr. Eastman was paid 13.2 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $11,480.38.
Mr. Eastman 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 be settled for $31,310.00 representing approximately 8.0% loss of a person as a whole. This settlement will close out any 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:DMG
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for May 15, 2025