THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On June 9, 2004, the Claimant, an Animal Care Specialist I, sustained an injury while in the course and scope of employment with the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Division. The Claimant was treated for this injury which has been accepted as compensable. The Claimant is no longer employed with Broward County as of December 2, 2006.
Through negotiations conducted with the Claimant, a proposed settlement has been reached in the total amount of $72,350. Of this amount, counsel for the Claimant will receive $15,226 for attorney's fees and costs. The total payment includes a settlement of all future indemnity and medical benefits. The Claimant will net $57,024, plus $100 for a Release and Resignation Agreement.
Please note the Concurrence Memorandum was signed by the Office of the County Attorney on March 11, 2014, which is within the 90-day period requested by the Board. |