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County Attorney's Report 10. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Action

Meeting Date:	10/09/2014
Issue: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Raymond Merritt
From:	Ryan Ross
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Settlement of a Workers' Compensation Claim Involving Raymond Merritt.

That the Board approve a washout workers compensation settlement for former employee Raymond Merritt in the amount of $125,773.00, inclusive of the attorney's fees and costs. An excess insurance carrier will reimburse the County for 100.0% of this settlement amount.

BACKGROUND:

Raymond Merritt is a former Solid Waste Department employee who suffered work-related injuries in 1993 and 1994. He has received substantial medical treatment for these injuries. (For a detailed medical history, please contact Assistant County Attorney Ryan Ross.) To achieve significant cost savings over the life of this claim, outside counsel for the County's workers compensation carrier has negotiated a washout settlement in the amount of $125,773.00. This settlement will resolve all liability for these claims, and includes funding for a Medicare Set-Aside that has been approved by the Center for Medicare Services. An excess workers compensation insurance carrier shall reimburse the County for 100.0% of this settlement amount.

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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