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RESOLUTION R-1819-91: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING JOINT PETITION SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY JASON HOUSER UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF JASON HOUSER V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION CASE NO. 2015-02888 Y; DIRECTING THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT TO THEN FILE SUCH SETTLEMENT AND ALL ATTENDANT COSTS IN THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SUBSEQUENTLY PURCHASE SUCH WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION JUDGMENT FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE FUND.
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BACKGROUND: Jason Houser, a Master Police Office for the City of Norman Police Department, filed Workers Compensation Commission Case No. 2015-02888 Y on April 30, 2015 alleging a single incident injury to the right wrist while dealing with an unruly suspect on August 7, 2014. The claim was admitted by the City of Norman and it proceeded through the normal litigation process. Prior to a trial being held, Mr. Houser has agreed to settle this claim in the amount of $13,501.40 which represents 19% permanent partial disability regarding the right wrist. The settlement offer is being recommended and is being presented to the City Council for consideration.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Houser is a 10 year employee of the City of Norman who was hired as a police officer on January 23, 2009 and then reclassified as a master police officer July 23, 2013.
Medical Treatment. Mr. Houser was initially seen by Dr. Penwell and treated conservatively with a splint and steroid/non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. He was sent for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam of the right wrist with arthrogram on August 21, 2014 which revealed tearing of the radial attachment of the triangular fibrocartilage. He was referred to Dr. Vogel for orthopedic evaluation and was casted; however, due to continued symptomology, he...
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