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Indian River County, Florida <br />Memorandum <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners <br />THRU: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator <br />FROM: Cynthia Stanton, Risk Manager <br />DATE: September 24, 2024 <br />SUBJECT: Workers Compensation Settlement <br />Leonie Pratt — Lt. Corrections Officer <br />BRIEF HISTORY OF CLAIMANT AND OF CLAIM: <br />Leonie Pratt is 62 -year-old retired female Corrections Officer. She started with the <br />County in March 1998 and retired in September 2015. Ms. Pratt had a total of five <br />Worker's Compensation (WC) claims during her tenure at the Sheriff's office of which <br />two (2) claims currently remain open. A right knee claim on February 22, 2006, and a <br />hypertension claim on March 2, 2014. <br />1. February 22. 2006 <br />Claimant was restraining an inmate when she slipped, resulting in injury to her right arm <br />and right leg. This accident and related injuries were accepted as compensable. She has <br />had a significant amount of medical treatment regarding this claim, including multiple <br />knee surgeries and a right shoulder surgery. She was placed at Maximum Medical <br />Improvement (MMI) with a 2% impairment rating on May 23, 2016, for her right <br />shoulder. She was placed at MMI for her right knee with an 8% impairment rating and <br />has been recommended to have a total right knee replacement surgery. Current <br />reserves and expenses are: <br />Paid to Date Outstanding Reserves <br />Expenses $57,310.19 $22,689.81 <br />Indemnity $114,477.15 $10,522.85 <br />Medical $221,180.69 $128,819.31 (TKR & Rehab) <br />Total Paid $392,968.03 ($400,000 SIR) $162,031.97 <br />2. March 2, 2014 <br />Claimant experienced chest pain and was diagnosed with hypertension. Claimant was <br />placed at MMI with a 14% impairment rating on October 7, 2014. She received <br />authorized treatment with several providers due to multiple relocations and continues <br />to treat. Current reserves and expenses are: <br />151 <br />