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Consider adopting a resolution approving the joint petition settlement and making payments in the workers’ compensation claim of Dennis King.
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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 Dennis King, a previous employee of the City of Lawton, Solid Waste Collection’s Division who alleges an injury to his right foot on April 16, 2021. Settlement has been reached subject to City Council approval with the claimant agreeing to accept the City’s offer of $11,550.00, including $2,310.00 as attorney’s fees and a $346.50 Multiple Injury Trust Fund Assessment payment to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. It was the opinion of the City’s Workers’ Compensation attorney that the award was 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 payments in the pending workers’ compensation claim of Dennis King.