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County Attorney's Report 14. 3.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	06/10/2013
Issue: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Phyllis Fuller
From:	Ryan Ross
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Phyllis Fuller

That the Board approve a global settlement of former Sheriff's Department employee Phyllis Fuller's workers' compensation case in the amount of $100,000.00.

The settlement terms include a general release and confidentiality agreement.

BACKGROUND:

This case involves a 55 year old female who sustained back and neck injuries as a result of an industrial injury which occurred on October 4, 1990 while working as a Deputy Sheriff for the Escambia County Sheriff's Office. Medical care includes treatment with Drs. Harris, LaMay, Hartsfield and Cartia. Ms. Fuller was placed at maximum medical improvement in March 1992 and retired from her position with Escambia County in August 2012.

Indemnity and medical benefits paid to-date total $144,000.00. Future potential medical benefits are estimated to run between $5,000.00 and $10,000.00 per year. Future medical exposure over the life of this claim is estimated between $150,000.00 and $300,000.00. Future potential temporary indemnity exposure is estimated at $140,000.00 over the life of this claim. Based upon the above, the total potential overall exposure for this claim was approximately $450,000.00. Thus, Escambia County's third party adjuster, PGCS, Inc., is recommending settlement of this claim at this time in the amount of $100,000.00 as the most cost-beneficial option, since it greatly reduces potential future exposure to substantial future medical and indemnity benefits. This settlement does not require approval by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

This agreement was reviewed by Ryan E. Ross, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

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