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SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION
CLAIMS OF DEBORAH HILES
Adopt Resolution No. ' 7- ' tpproving the Compromise and Release which authorizes the payment
of $45,000 to Deborah Hiles.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The claimant is a former Police Dispatcher in the Carlsbad Police Department. Ms. Hiles suffered
cumulative trauma injuries to her wrists, hands and arms during the period July 1987 through March
1994. She underwent several surgeries which resulted in a total fusion of both wrists. Ultimately, it
was determined that Ms. Hiles could no longer perform the duties of her job and she retired on
October 1, 1995.
The terms and conditions of the proposed settlement are set forth in the Compromise and Release (on
file in the Risk Management office). 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 for workers' compensation claims at the
time of this settlement.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the settlement is $45,000. There are sufficient funds available in the Workers'
Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost of this settlement.
1. Resolution No. 97- 406
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RESOLUTION NO. 9 7 - 4 0 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR SETTLEMENT OF THE
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF DEBORAH
HILES
WHEREAS, Mr. Gary Bourassa, Defense Counsel for the City of Carlsbad in this matter,
has recommended a settlement of the Workers’ Compensation claims of Deborah Hiles; 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 $45,000 from the Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance
Fund is authorized for the settlement of said claims.
That the Council accept the Compromise and Release, on file in the Risk
Management Office.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 25th day of March 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
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NOES: None
ABSENT:
Council Members Lewis, Finnila and Ball
Council Members Nygaard and Kvlchin
ATTEST:
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ALETHA L. RAUTENK~AN