HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Settlement Agreement in Worker's Compensation Case RESOLUTION NO. 11-458
RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND RESOLVING ALL CLAIMS IN WORKER'S
COMPENSATION COMMISSIONER CASE DWC-NUMBER
5034771
WHEREAS, the City of Ames has pending a claim set for hearing before the Worker's
Compensation Commissioner in DWC Case Number 5034771; and,
WHEREAS, the Claimant in the pending case claims that work-related injuries were
incurred on March 1, 2009; and,
WHEREAS,in the course of mediation a global settlement was proposed that would resolve
all claims against the City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS,the City now wishes to settle all claims to avoid the risks,costs,and expenses
inherent in continued litigation, and Claimant has agreed to the City's proposed terms;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Global Settlement Agreement and
Release is hereby approved,and execution and payment in the amount of one hundred sixty thousand
dollars in accordance with its terms is hereby authorized.
Done this 27th day of September, 2011.
By: C�4 Attested b
Ann H. Campbell, MayCr Diane R. Voss, City Clerk