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Consider adopting a resolution approving the joint petition settlement in the amount of $29,000.00 and making payment in the workers’ compensation claim of David Simmons.
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INITIATOR: Deputy City Attorney, Timothy Wilson
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Assistant City Attorney, Garrett Lam
BACKGROUND: This matter involves the workers’ compensation claim of David Simmons, a Wastewater Collection employee for the City of Lawton, who alleges injury to his right leg, that occurred on August 21, 2022. Settlement has been reached subject to City Council approval with the claimant agreeing to accept the City’s offer of $29,000.00 including $5,800.00 for attorney’s fees and a $870.00 Multiple Injury Trust Fund Assessment payment to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
EXHIBIT: Resolution No.__________
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Sinking Fund
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Joint Petition settlement of $29,000.00 and making payments in the pending workers’ compensation claim of David Simmons.