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RESOLUTION NO. R-1213-122: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY MATTHEW R. BRADSHAW UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF MATTHEW R. BRADSHAW V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE NO .WCC-2012-07472 J; 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 JUDGMENT FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE FUND.
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BACKGROUND: Matthew R. Bradshaw is a Fire Fighter/EMS Training Officer for the Norman Fire Department who injured his left and right wrists and nose on April 19, 2012 while trimming a tree. Mr. Bradshaw filed a workers compensation regarding the injury. The case has proceeded through the normal litigation process. Mr. Bradshaw, 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 $34,754.80 was discussed with Council in Executive Session on May 7th. The settlement offer is being presented to City Council for consideration at this time.
DISCUSSION: Nature of Claim. Mr. Bradshaw was hired on January 3, 2012 as a Fire Recruit and promoted to EMS Training Officer on May 18, 2012. His injury is due to a single event on April 19, 2012 when he was trimming limbs from a tree and a limb fell hitting his ladder causing the ladder to fall. He injured both wrists and his nose. The injury was confirmed and is undisputed as occurring on the job.
Medical Treatment. Mr. Bradshaw was initially seen at Norman Regional Health System Emergency Department. CT scans revealed soft tissue issue to the nose, but no fracture, but with a deviated septum. Further CT scans showe...
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