Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Stephen Farmer (Acting Director)
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Risk Management
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE settlement of Claim 0531129540 and to authorize County Administration and the Office of the County Attorney to execute applicable settlement documents.
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Why Action is Necessary
The amount of the proposed settlement requires Board approval.
What Action Accomplishes
The claim will be a final settlement, so no further claims can be advanced on this matter.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Claimant is a 68-year-old former Bus Operator with the Broward County Transportation Department who sustained a work-related accident while in the course and scope of employment.
On May 31, 2012, the Claimant was involved in a motor vehicle accident. While parked in a County vehicle waiting to change shifts, the County vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle. The Claimant’s neck was injured.
Counsel for the Claimant submitted a settlement demand in the amount of $250,000 plus attorney's fees and costs based upon permanent total disability and past and future lost time from work. The County secured a lump-sum settlement of $125,000. The Claimant is netting $91,925 inclusive of $500 as consideration for the Release and Resignation Agreement, and counsel for the Claimant will receive $31,125 for attorney's fees and $1,950 for costs.
Source of Additional Information
Amy Lanham, Director, Risk Management Division, 954-357-7219
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The settlement amount of $125,000 will be funded by the appropriate self-insurance fund at the time of release.