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RESOLUTION NO. R-1314-38: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM FILED BY GREGORY W. HARRIS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF GREGORY W. HARRIS V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE NO. WCC-2013-03951 A; 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.
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BACKGROUND: Gregory W. Harris is a Maintenance Worker I in the Storm Water Division of Public Works. He alleges a re-injury to the right knee on October 22, 2012. The case proceeded through the normal litigation process and a trial was scheduled on October 14, 2013. At the time of trial, Mr. Harris, through his attorney, negotiated a settlement of this claim in the amount of $15,100.25. The settlement is being presented to City Council at this time. It is recommended that this settlement be accepted.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Harris was hired by City of Norman on July 21, 2008 as a Maintenance Worker I in the Storm Water Division of Public Works. After working for about two years, Mr. Harris injured his right knee on May 5, 2010 while weed eating on a steep incline. Mr. Harris received medical treatment which included arthroscopic surgery to the right knee. He then returned to work. This prior knee case, WCC 2011-0-2806 J, proceeded through the normal litigation process and a trial was held on August 16, 2011. He was awarded 26% PPD which equates to $32,865.25. This award has been previously fully paid in in accordance with that Court Order.
WCC 2013-03951 A
Factual background and extent of medical treatement. On October 22, 2012, Mr. Harris reported a right knee re-injury while carrying rebar to a...
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