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Settlement of Worker's Compensation Claim - Sharon Sawyer (NB)
This item involves the full and final settlement of Sharon Sawyer's workers' compensation claim(s), which will include all future medical and indemnity payments. The total settlement amount is $30,000 and represents a significant cost advantage to the City of Gainesville.
Explanation
While employed by GPD, Mrs. Sawyer received an injury to her right knee which has involved multiple surgeries with ongoing medical treatment. As a result of her injuries, the present potential exposure to the City in future medical treatment and retraining benefits is in the range of $60,000 to $208,000 with the potential for future permanent total exposure.
Recently, the City and Mrs. Sawyer attempted to mediate a settlement of her worker's compensation claim. Mrs. Sawyer and her attorney, Christopher Costello, have agreed to the proposed settlement. The City Attorney's Office, the Risk Management Department, GPD, Special Counsel and our Worker's Compensation servicing agent all concur as to the full and final settlement of this claim. The total amount of $30,000 includes all attorney fees, future medical costs, past and future indemnity payments, and taxable costs.
Fiscal Note
The settlement of this case in the amount of $30,000 will be paid out of the General Insurance Fund.
Recommendation
The City Commission authorize Special Counsel to prepare and execute the appropriate documents for a lump-sum settlement of the Worker's Compensation claim of Sharon Sawyer, in the amount of $30,000.