CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt the Resolution Approving the Settlement Contract between Ed Lawler and the City of Naperville
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Kristen Foley, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
On June 17, 2009, DPU-E employee Ed Lawler injured his right knee while locating an underground electric wire. The injury to the right knee resulted in a subsequent injury to his left knee. Lawler was returned to work on June 27, 2013 after a total of six surgeries to both knees. Lawler and the City have agreed to $92,101.61, contingent upon City Council approval, as a full and final settlement for his knee injuries and his pending workers’ compensation claim.
DISCUSSION:
This resolution of Lawler’s workers’ compensation claim was discussed in detail in Closed Session on June 20, 2017.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will make payment of $92,101.61 as set forth in the Settlement Contract.