HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-04-14; City Council; 14631; Workers Compensation Claim Pamela BathoI.
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AB ds TITLE: SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS’ MTG. 4114198 COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF PAMELA
DEPT. RM BATH0
RECOMMENDED ACTION- q&/O ci, Adopt Resolution No. approving the Compromise and Release which authorizes the
payment of $13,000.00 to Pamela Batho.
ITEM EXPLANATION
The claimant, a former Administrative Secretary in the Library, complained of pain in her
right wrist and numbness in her fingers. A medical evaluation determined that Ms. Batho
had developed carpal tunnel syndrome and a course of treatment was prescribed. Ms. Batho
was declared permanent and stationary on September 18, 1996, with no permanent work
restrictions. Her permanent disability rating is based on Ms. Batho’s subjective complaints.
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 TRISTAR.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the settlement is $13,000. There are sufficient funds available in the
Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund to cover the cost of this settlement.
EXHIBITS
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RESOLUTION NO. 98-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORTZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
FOR SETTLEMENT OF THE WORKERS’
COMPENSATION CLAIMS OF PAMELA BATH0
WHEREAS, Mr. Gary Bourassa, Defense Counsel for the City of Carlsbad in
this matter, has recommended a settlement of the Workers Compensation claims of
Pamela Batho; 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:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the expenditure of $13,000 from the Workers’ Compensation Self-
Insurance Fund is authorized for the settlement of said claims.
3. 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
2 Council of the City of Carlsbad on the day of a 1998, by the following vote, 14
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4 AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Finnila
5 NOES: None
6 ABSENT: pygaard
stant City Clerk
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