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RESOLUTION NO. R-1213-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM FILED BY BRENTON WADE PORTER UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF BRENTON WADE PORTER V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE NO. WCC-2011-13850K; DIRECTING THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO THEN FILE SUCH SETTLEMENT AND ALL ATTENDANT COSTS IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SUBSEQUENTLY PURCHASE SUCH WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT JUDGMENTS FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE FUND.
ACTION NEEDED: Motion to adopt or reject Resolution No. R-1213-52; and, if adopted, direct payment of claims in the amount of $32,300 which will constitute judgment against the City of Norman.
ACTION TAKEN: ____________________________
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BACKGROUND: Brenton Wade Porter is a Fire Fighter for the Norman Fire Department who injured his left shoulder on December 10, 2011 while fighting a fire. Mr. Porter, through his attorney, has approached this office concerning settlement of his Workers’ Compensation claim against the City of Norman. A settlement offer for this claim in the amount of $32,300 is being presented to City Council for consideration.
DISCUSSION:
Nature of Claim. Mr. Porter was hired on January 7, 1985 as a Firefighter. His injury is due to a single event on December 10, 2011 when he was pulling siding from a structure fire and strained his left shoulder.
Medical Treatment. Mr. Porter was initially seen at Immediate Care of Oklahoma by Dr. Meghan Scears. An x-ray of the shoulder found no evidence of fracture or dislocation. However, an MRI taken on December 14, 2011 revealed tearing of the rotator cuff. On January 10, 2012, Mr. Porter was seen by Dr. Carlan Yates at the McBride Orthopedic Hospital at which time it was decided to proceed with arthroscopy to repair the rotator cuff. The...
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