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RESOLUTION NO. R-1213-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT OF A CLAIM FILED BY JANIE MINOR UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF JANIE MINOR V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE NO. WCC-2012-05528K; 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-1213-53; and, if adopted, direct payment of claims in the amount of $25,840 which will constitute judgment against the City of Norman.
ACTION TAKEN: ____________________________
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BACKGROUND: Janie Minor was a Property Custody Officer with the Investigations Division of the Police Department who filed Workers’ Compensation Case WCC 2012-05528K on May 17, 2012, alleging injury to her back on March 19, 2012. Ms. Minor, through her attorney, has approached this office concerning settlement of her Workers’ Compensation claim against the City of Norman. A settlement offer for this claim in the amount of $25,840 is being presented to City Council for consideration.
DISCUSSION:
Nature of Claim. Ms. Minor was hired on January 13, 2003 as a Parking Service Officer. She was promoted to Property Custody Officer on December 27, 2010. At the time of her injury, she held the position of Property Custody Officer. On March 19, 2012, she injured her back when she fell in a parking lot at the Police Department. The accident was reported timely, investigated, and determined to be a legitimate on the job injury.
Medical Treatment. Ms. Minor was taken to Norman Regional Hospital by EMSStat. X-rays revealed that she had a cracked L1 vertebra. She was referred to Dr. Ki...
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