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RESOLUTION R-1516-78: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY MARCUS WAYNE COCHRAN UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF MARCUS WAYNE COCHRAN V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION CASE WCC 2013-13012F; 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: Marcus Wayne Cochran was a firefighter for the City of Norman Fire Department who filed Workers Compensation Case No. 2013-13012 F on December 3, 2013, alleging a single incident injury to the left shoulder, left hip and back on October 20, 2013. The City denied treatment to the neck. The case proceeded through the normal litigation process. An Order was filed by the Court on March 13, 2015 determining injury compensability to the low back, left shoulder and neck. Prior to a Trial being scheduled, Mr. Cochran has agreed to settle his claim in the amount of $71,060.00. The settlement offer is being presented to City Council at this time. It is recommended that this settlement be accepted. Trial has since been scheduled for February 9, 2016.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Cochran began his employment with the City of Norman Fire Department on August 11, 1986. On October 20, 2013, he was injured when he was knocked down when moving a 3 inch hose line that was being charged. Mr. Cochran did retire after 28 years of service on November 18, 2014. He received the following medical treatment for the injury sustained on October 20, 2013:
Left Shoulder
Mr. Cochran was initially treated conservatively for the left shoulder to include physical therapy. An MRI conducted November 22, 2013 indicated two ...
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