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Consider adopting a resolution approving the joint petition settlement and making payment in the worker’s compensation claim of former employee, Stephanie Crawford.
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INITIATOR: Assistant City Attorney, Christopher Hall
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Assistant City Attorney, Christopher Hall
BACKGROUND: This matter involves the workers’ compensation claim of Stephanie Crawford, former Police Officer with the City of Lawton. Crawford alleges injury to her lower back, which occurred on January 4, 2019. Settlement has been reached, subject to City Council approval, with the claimant agreeing to accept the City’s offer of $20,000, including $4,000.00 in attorney’s fees. It was the opinion of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Attorney that the award was consistent with the medical evidence.
EXHIBIT: Resolution No. 2022-
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 former employee, Stephanie Crawford.