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RESOLUTION R-1718-26: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY JEREMY RANEY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF JEREMY RANEY V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE NO. 2015-05518 L; 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: Jeremy Raney was a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Street Maintenance Division of Public Works. He filed Workers Compensation Case No. 2015-05518 L on August 17, 2015, alleging cumulative injury to the lumbar spine as result of repetitive lifting, shoveling, and operating heavy equipment with the date of awareness of February 13, 2009. He separated from employment on September 28, 2016, due to restrictions. The case has proceeded through the normal litigation process. In lieu of a trial, Mr. Raney has agreed to settle his claim in the total amount of $55,510. The settlement offer is being presented to City Council at this time for consideration. City Attorney's office recommends the settlement offer be accepted.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Raney began his employment with the City of Norman Street Maintenance Division of Public Works on August 3, 1998 as a Maintenance Worker I. He was promoted to MWII September 22, 2000, HEO July 23, 2001, Crew Chief in Streets June 23, 2003, and demoted to HEO Streets on April 1, 2009. He separated from employment on September 28, 2016, due to restrictions. There is no question that Mr. Raney's lumbar spine was injured on the job while working for the City of Norman.
Medical Treatment. Mr. Raney was initially diagnosed with broad-based disc bulges at L4-L5 and L5-S1 February 2...
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