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RESOLUTION R-1819-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIM FILED BY ROBERT "SHANE" ROHR UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION STATUTES OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE CASE OF ROBERT 'SHANE' ROHR V. THE CITY OF NORMAN, WORKERS' COMPENSATION COMMISSION CASE NO. 2017-01333 R; 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: Robert "Shane" Rohr, was a sanitation worker for the City of Norman, who filed a workers' compensation case on March 1, 2017, alleging a single injury to his neck on February 11, 2016, when he hit a bump while driving a sanitation truck and hit his head on the cabin of the truck. The claim was denied by the City of Norman and has proceeded through the normal litigation process. On October 16, 2017, Mr. Rohr amended the claim to a cumulative injury.
Prior to a trial being held, a court-ordered mediation was held on April 15, 2019, at the Workers' Compensation Court. Mr. Rohr agreed to dismiss his claim with prejudice and settle his claim in the total amount of $20,349, which represents 18% partial disability to the neck. A Release of All Claims and Covenant Not to Appeal was executed by Mr. Rohr and his attorney on May 13, 2019 (see attachment). The settlement offer is being recommended and is being presented to the City Council for consideration. If approved, the workers compensation case will be dismissed with prejudice.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Rohr began employment as a Sanitation Worker I on March 10, 2008, and was promoted to Sanitation Worker II on December 1, 2008. He resigned from employment with the City of Norman on June 19, 2017.
Medical Treatment:
Mr. Rohr was seen by N...
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