THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On July 30, 2000, the Claimant, a former Natural Resource Specialist, sustained an injury while in the course and scope of employment with the Broward County Pollution Prevention, Remediation and Air Quality Division. The Claimant was treated for this injury which has been accepted as compensable. The Claimant died on May 10, 2013.
Through negotiations conducted with the Claimant’s beneficiary, the Claimant’s counsel, outside counsel, and the Risk Management Division, a settlement was reached in the total amount of $35,000. Of this amount, counsel for the Claimant will receive $30,000 for attorney's fees and costs. This includes a settlement of all future indemnity and medical benefits. The Claimant’s beneficiary will net $4,900, plus $100 for a Release and Resignation Agreement.
Please note the Concurrence Memorandum was signed by the Office of the County Attorney on February 14, 2014, which is within the 90-day period requested by the Board. |