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CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF A COURT ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,965 REGARDING HAROLD D. GLOVER VS. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT CASE NO. WCC-2010-09518H.
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BACKGROUND: Harold Glover was a Fire Captain with the Norman Fire Department. He was hired on September 5, 1975 and had been employed with the City for approximately 34 years when he retired on June 20, 2010. Mr. Glover filed Workers' Compensation Claim WCC 2010-09518 H on August 20, 2010, for cumulative injury to his back, body and depression. The case proceeded through the normal litigation process and a trial was held on September 25, 2013 with a decision rendered on October 4, 2013. The City appealed that decision and oral arguments were heard on January 10, 2014. The Order on Appeal was issued on January 23, 2014. The Order on Appeal is being presented to City Council at this time. It is recommended that this Order be accepted.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Glover was hired by City of Norman on September 5, 1975 as a Firefighter with the City of Norman Fire Department. During the course of his employment, he was promoted to Fire Driver Engineer on January 2, 1981 and finally as Fire Captain on August 1, 1986. He retired on June 20, 2010 as a Fire Captain. Upon retirement, Mr. Glover filed the following Workers' Compensation Claims:
WCC 2011-00538 R (Bilateral Hearing)
On January 18, 2011, Mr. Glover filed this claim for cumulative bilateral hearing loss. A trial was held on June 27, 2011 in which Mr. Glover was awarded 32.5% bilateral hearing loss which equated to $38,502.75. Council approved this award on July 26, 2011.
WCC 2010-09686 F (Left Knee)
On August 24, 2010, Mr. Glover filed this claim for cumulative injury to his left knee and body during his employment. The claim also alleged consequential depression. A trial was held on October 29, 2012. Mr. Glover was awarded 3% PPD for psychological overlay and 23% PPD to th...
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