HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-04-09; City Council; 13597; SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF KATHRYN DE MARYCw OF CARLSBAD - AGEI1II)A BILL {&I
COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF KATHRYN
Adopt Resolution No.%$- 125 approving the Compromise and Release which authorizes the
payment of $83,000 to Kathryn DeMary.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The claimant is a former Police Reserve Officer in the Carlsbad Police Department. She
functioned in that capacity from 1978 to 1991. She also worked as a Police dispatcher for the
City, through Western Temporary Services, from 1987 to 1991.
Ms. DeMary sustained several injuries during her time of service with the City. These
injuries resulted in permanent physical restrictions.
The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in the Compromise and
Release (Exhibit 2, on file in Risk Management). The terms and conditions were agreed
upon by the attorney representing the claimant and the attorney representing the City, and
have been approved by HCM Claim Management, the City’s Third Party Administrator.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the settlement is $83,000. There are sufficient funds available in the
Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost of this settlement.
Cb - js Resolution No. 1
Compromise & Release on file in Risk Management 2.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9 6 - 12 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR SE'ITLEMENT OF THE WORKERS
COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF KATHRYN
DeMARY
WHEREAS, Mr. Gary Bourassa, Defense Counsel for the City of Carlsbad in this
matter, has recommended a settlement of the Workers Compensation claims of Kathryn
DeMary; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the Workers Compensation Self-
Insurance Fund to pay the settlement,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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That the above recitations are true and correct.
That the expenditure of $83,000 from the Workers Compensation Self-
Insurance Fund is authorized for the settlement of said claims.
That the Council accepts the Compromise and Release on file in Risk
Management.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 9th day of APRIL 1996, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Kulchin, Finnila, Hall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A'ITEST
ALETHA L. MUTE
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