TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 26, 2025
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of David Bailey vs. MWRDGC, Claim number 24WC24484, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $65,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090
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Dear Sir:
David Bailey is a Pipefitter at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant. He reported that on May 23, 2023, while unloading a truck on the west side of Battery D, he lifted the retriever and hurt his right shoulder. He sought treatment at the Industrial Clinic and from his primary care provider. An MRI of his right shoulder revealed a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon, a partial tear of the bicep tendon, and bursitis. Mr. Bailey had surgery on September 11, 2023. He was off work from September 11, 2023, and was able to return to work on December 1, 2023.
Mr. Bailey was paid a total of 11.8 weeks of lost time benefits totaling $16,668.92.
Mr. Bailey filed an Application of Adjustment of Claims 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 $65,000.00, representing approximately 13.0% loss of use of a 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 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 June 26, 2025