SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Title
Approve settlement of workers’ compensation claim 15000095, for Roseanne Mannion, for payment of $60,000.00 inclusive of attorney fees and costs with a general release of all claims and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same. (consent)
Body
SUMMARY:
On August 15, 2015, Ms. Mannion, a police aide was patrolling the south basin dock at the Marina when her sneaker caught on broken cement causing her to fall. She reached maximum medical improvement August 25, 2016 with a 2% impairment rating. Since more costly treatment is recommended in the near future, there is additional possible exposure of permanent total disability benefits along with temporary total and temporary partial wage loss benefits.
The claimant was terminated from the City on June 28, 2016. The claimant and her attorney have agreed to settle this claim for $60,000.00 inclusive of attorney fees and cost with a general release.
The entire past and future indemnity and medical claims with a general release and attorney fees and costs would settle this claim per statute for a total settlement of $60,000.00. The Risk Management Division, the outside attorney for the City of Clearwater, Mark Hungate with Banker Lopez Gassler, P.A.; and the City’s Claims Committee recommend approval.
Funding for the payment of this settlement is available in the budget for claims expense in the Central Insurance Fund.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
0590-07000-545800-519-000-0000 $60,000.00.