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