Request for Committee Action

A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.

Legal settlement: Workers' Compensation claim of Oscar Martinez-Gavina (RCA-2021-01077)


ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT

Finance & Property Services

To Committee(s)

# Committee Name Meeting Date
1 Policy & Government Oversight Committee September 22, 2021
Lead Staff:
Emily Ann Colby
Presented By:
Emily Ann Colby

Action Item(s)

# File Type Subcategory Item Description
1 Action Settlement

Approving the settlement of the Workers' Compensation claim of Oscar Martinez-Gavina, by payment of $185,000 over three years to Oscar Martinez-Gavina and attorney, Meuser Law Firm, and authorizing the City Attorney's Office to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the settlement.

Previous Actions

None

Ward / Neighborhood / Address

# Ward Neighborhood Address
1. Not Applicable

Background Analysis

City employee sustained work-related injuries. The parties have reached a tentative settlement by payment of $185,000 over three years from fund 06930-1450100-789401-145400, Risk Management believes this settlement is in the best interests of the City and recommends approval by the Committee and the City Council.