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Approve the proposed mediated settlement of the workers’ compensation claim of a Solid Waste heavy equipment operator stemming from a 2021 workplace injury (Claim #1053205) for the total amount of $249,000, 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:
Claimant has requested, through his attorney, to come to a washout settlement of his workers’ compensation claim. A mediated settlement, subject to Board approval, has been negotiated for the total amount of $249,000, 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. The General Release of All Claims and Separation Agreement and General Release become effective upon approval of the proposed mediated settlement by the Board and of a settlement order by the Judge of Compensation Claims.
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 $249,000, inclusive of attorney's fees and costs, and authorize staff and counsel to execute all necessary settlement documents.