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Approve the proposed mediated settlement of the workers’ compensation claim of a retired deputy sheriff stemming from a 2004 line-of-duty injury (Claim #287266) for the total amount of $60,000, inclusive of attorney’s fees and costs. Countywide (Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director)
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Resource Management - Risk Management
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Authorized By:
Lorie Bailey Brown, CFO/Resource Management Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Bill Telkamp/407-665-5258
Background:
In 2004, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office was insured under the Board of County Commissioners’ self-insurance fund. Claimant is a retired Seminole County deputy sheriff who has requested, through her attorney, to come to a washout settlement of her workers’ compensation claim. A mediated settlement, subject to Board approval, has been negotiated for the total amount of $60,000, inclusive of attorney's fees and costs. Under the terms of the mediated settlement, the claimant agrees to a complete, entire, and final release and waiver of any and all benefits - past, present, and future - that the claimant is, or may be, entitled to under Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, for this claim, and any other claims, causes of action or rights that the claimant may have.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve the proposed mediated settlement of all outstanding claims, causes of action or rights that the claimant has or may have for the total amount of $60,000, inclusive of attorney's fees and costs, and authorize staff and counsel to execute all necessary settlement documents.