THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
On January 18, 2011 and March 9, 2012, the Claimant, a Bus Operator, sustained injuries while in the course and scope of employment with the Broward County Transit Division. The Claimant has been treated for the injuries, which have been accepted as compensable. The Claimant is no longer employed with Broward County as of February 24, 2014.
Through negotiations conducted with the Claimant and the Risk Management Division, a settlement was reached in the total amount of $80,500. This includes a settlement of all future indemnity and medical benefits for $80,000, plus $500 for a Release and Resignation Agreement.
Please note the Concurrence Memorandum was signed by the Office of the County Attorney on April 3, 2014, which is within the 90-day period requested by the Board. |