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Settlement of Worker's Compensation Claim - Charles Jempson (NB)
This item involves the full and final settlement of Charles Jempson's worker's compensation claim(s), which will include all future medical, indemnity and Medicare Set-Aside payments. The total settlement amount is $280,586.26 and represents a significant cost advantage to the City.
Explanation
While employed by Gainesville Police Department, Mr. Charles Jempson was involved in a motor vehicle accident which involved a serious back injury and has received treatment for the condition since that time. As a result of his injury and subsequent permanent work restrictions imposed by his treating physicians, Mr. Jempson was accepted as permanently and totally disabled.
Recently, the City, Mr. Jempson and his attorney agreed to the settlement of his worker's compensation claim. 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, $280,586.26, includes all attorney fees, future medical costs, past and future indemnity payments, taxable costs and Medicare Set-Aside payments.
Fiscal Note
The settlement of this case in the amount of $280,586.26 will be paid out of the General Insurance Fund and reimbursed by the City of Gainesville Excess Carrier.
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 Charles Jempson in the amount of $280,586.26.