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U L-/ <br /> 01/1 <br /> Indian River County, Florida <br /> �- Memorandum <br /> TO: Joseph A. Baird, County Admmistrat <br /> THRU: Jason Brown, Director, OMB <br /> FROM: Beth Martin, Risk Manage <br /> DATE: September 9, 2013 <br /> SUBJECT: Mediated Settlement; Bruce Endres <br /> It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners consider the following Consent <br /> Agenda item at their September 17, 2013 regular meeting. <br /> Background <br /> Bruce Endres, a former Utility Services employee, has workers' compensation claims for <br /> injuries December 27, 1989, January 12, 2005 and March 25, 2008. The first two claims <br /> resulted from motor vehicle collisions. The third was a slip in mud. Multiple injuries <br /> were incurred and extensive medical care has been provided and will continue into the <br /> future. To date, $308,173.89 has been paid on these claims. The proposed settlement of <br /> $327,706.44 includes $175,000.00 for Mr. Endres, $105,176.51 Medicare Set Aside to <br /> cover future medical costs, $42,776.47 statutory attorney's fees and $4,753.46 in costs. <br /> The settlement costs will be allocated to the various excess insurance carriers involved <br /> for the dates of accident and some minimal recovery may be possible for the County. <br /> Recommendation <br /> On September 6, 2013 the County's Claims Review Committee consisting of the County <br /> Administrator, County Attorney, OMB Director, Utility Services Director and Risk <br /> Manager with advice from Paul Westcott, defense counsel, approved the mediated <br /> settlement of $327,706.44. In keeping with administrative policy, staff now requests <br /> Board approval of this settlement. Payment will be made from the Self Insurance Fund. <br /> If additional information is needed, please contact Beth Martin, Risk Manager, at <br /> Extension 1287. <br /> APPROVED FOR AGENDA: <br /> �- <br /> oseph A. Baird, County Administrator Indian River CountyA ed Date <br /> September 17, 2013 Administration <br /> Legal <br /> (fir Budget <br /> Risk Management <br /> Department <br /> 17 <br />