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Paid to Date Expenses $23,032.97 Indemnity $29,698.36 Medical $102,722.26 Total Paid $155,453.59 MEDICAL HISTORY: Outstanding Reserves $2,467.03 $0 $42,277.74 $44,744.77 Diagnosis Right shoulder impingement syndrome Right ankle sprain Right knee chondromalacia of patella requiring a total knee replacement Hypertension Surgeries Right knee arthroscopic partial meniscectomy and patella chondroplasty. Articular cartilage implant. Right knee arthroscopy Articular cartilage implantation of the right knee Right Shoulder surgery Left heart catheterization Total right knee replacement Claimants had a significant amount of medical treatment for her occupational injuries with total expenses of $548,421.62 on these two claims. Since retirement, she has been traveling with her daughter, who is active in the military and claimant has been tending to her grandchildren. She has lived in Jacksonville, Louisianna, Georgia, and Hawaii, which complicates her medical treatment as a new medical provider must be assigned every time she moves. Claimant also needs a total right knee replacement but has not been able to have the surgery due to complications with personal medical issues. Currently, she is receiving pain management for her right knee until she is eligible for surgery and treating with a cardiologist for her hypertension. SETTLEMENT SUMMARY: A state mediation was held on November 14, 2023, which resulted in an impasse. The initial settlement demand was over $300,000.00 and County's initial offer was $35,000. On August 30, 2024, a private mediation was held and both parties agreed to a contingent settlement offer of $125,000 to settle all of claimants WC claims. Future medical expenses are reserved at $171,097.05 which includes the cost of an anticipated total knee replacement. The settlement of $125,000 is a global settlement of all claims, fees, and future medical expenses. It is contingent on Indian River County Board of Commissioners and the excess 152