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Consider adopting a resolution approving the joint petition settlement and making payments in the workers’ compensation claim of Robert Bay.
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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 Robert Bay a previous firefighter for the City of Lawton, Fire Department, who alleges injuries to the neck, that was reported on August 13, 2020. Settlement has been reached subject to City Council approval with the claimant agreeing to accept the City’s offer of $22,680.00, including a $680.40 Multiple Injury Trust Fund Assessment payment to the Oklahoma Tax Commission and $4,536.00 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._________
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 Robert Bay.