Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 04-04-2017
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Office of the City Manager
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Approval of Workers’ Compensation Court Order for Kevin Easterwood, Fire Department Employee
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Background:
The City received an Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court Order for Kevin Easterwood, an employee in the Fire Department. The Court Order is presented for the City Council’s approval.
Mr. Easterwood injured his right shoulder November 14, 2012 when a tool slipped while he was trying to pry open the hood on a car. He was released to maximum medical improvement without restrictions on February 22, 2016.
The Court found Mr. Easterwood sustained 20% permanent partial impairment to the right shoulder. The Court determined that he is entitled to compensation totaling $32,300.00. The accrued portion of the award which is $17,765.00 must be paid in a lump sum and the balance will be paid at the rate of $323.00 per week. The sum of $6,460.00 must be deducted from the award and paid to his attorney, Jeffrey M. Cooper.
The Court Order further directs the City to pay taxes in the sum of $888.25 and a filing fee in the sum of $140.00. These amounts are included on the payment list for Council approval.
The City’s Workers’ Compensation Attorney advises that there is no basis for appeal and recommends the Order be approved by the Council.
Cost: $33,328.25
Prepared By: Jannette McCormick, Human Resources Director
Reviewed By: Fire Department
Finance Department
Assistant City Manager - Administration
Legal Department
Approved By: Michael L. Spurgeon, City Manager
Attachments: Workers’ Compensation Court Order
Recommendation:
Approve the Workers’ Compensation Court Order for Kevin Easterwood, Fire Department employee.