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Consider adopting a resolution approving the joint petition settlement and making payments in the workers’ compensation claim of Matthew McKinney.
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INITIATOR: City Attorney, John Ratliff
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Deputy City Attorney, Kelea Fisher
BACKGROUND: This matter involves the workers’ compensation claim of Matthew McKinney a Firefighter for the City of Lawton, Fire Department, who alleges injury to his back, that was reported on July 11, 2019. Settlement has been reached subject to Council approval with the claimant agreeing to accept the City’s offer of $15,000.00, including a $450.00 Multiple Injury Trust Fund Assessment payment to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, and $3,000.00 as attorney’s fees.
It was the opinion of the City’s Workers’ Compensation attorney that the award is consistent with the medical evidence.
EXHIBIT: Resolution No. 2021________
KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Sinking fund
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the Joint Petition settlement and making payment in the pending workers’ compensation claim of Matthew McKinney.