HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-82-0840RESOLUTION NO.
82 - S 4 0
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
TO PAY TO WILLIAM SCHORK THE SUM OF $30,000 AND
TO PETER S. SCHWEDOCK, HIS ATTORNEY, THE SUM OF $7,500
FOR STATUTORY ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS, IN FULL AND COM-
PLETE SETTLEMENT OF ALL WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS
OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI UPON EXECUTION
OF A RELEASE RELEASING THE CITY OF MIAMI FROM ALL
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS.
WHEREAS, William Schork, through his attorney, Peter S. Schwedock,
filed a claim for worker's compensation benefits against the
City of Miami, alleging bodily injury as the result of an acci-
dent which occurred on June 3, 1974, while in the course and scope
of his employment as a heavy equipment serviceman; and
WHEREAS, the above claim has been investigated in accord-
ance with Ordinance No. 8417, which created the City of Miami
Self-insurance Program; and
WHEREAS, the director ofthe Risk Management Division and
the city attorney recommend the claim be settled by payment
in the amount of $30,000 and by payment of statutory attorney
fees and costs of $7,500;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Director of Finance is hereby authorized
to pay to William Schork the sum of $30,000 and to Peter S. Schwedock,
his attorney, the sum of $ 7,500 for statutory attorney fees
and costs, in full and complete settlement of all workers' compen-
sation claims and demands against the City of Miami, upon execution
of a release releasing the City of Miami from all workers' compen-
sation claims and demands.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9TH day of SEPTEMBER 1982.
MAURICE A. FERRE
�EST ' � % a) M A Y 0 R
PH G. ONGIE, City Clerk
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
JOSEPH HACKNEY, JR., Asst. City Atty.
APPR VED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
TSE R RCIA-PEDROSA, City Attorney
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
S F P 9 1982
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CITY OF M At -if. FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO Howard V. Gary
City Manager
FROM Carlos E. Garcia
Director
Department of Finance
LIA rF August 30, 1982 FILE
iv -ill iar—, Sohiork. z;. Cit:y of R'iami,
State of Florida Dept. Labor
& Employment Security Case
No.: 076-28-6950
PF-F-L RLFdCF'. Request for City Comm. Action
FN(,Lo5U0P_ (1) Resolution
It is recommended that the attached resolu-
tion be passed by the City Commission, authorizing
the director of Finance to pay to William Schork
and his attorney, Peter Schwedock, the amounts of $30,000
and $7,500, respectively, for full and complete settle-
ment of Mr. Schork's workers' compensation claim
against the city; such sums to be paid from the city's
self-insurance fund.
The above -captioned claim arose from a workers' compen-
sation accident, which occurred on June 3, 1974, when Mr. Schork
was moving tailstock from a lathe and felt a pain in the left
hip area. Claimant then reinjured himself in May of 1977.
As a result of his injuries stemming from the original
accident, Mr. William Schork has a permanent partial disability
in his back and right leg. It is the opinion of Mr. Schork's
_ physicians that his condition will require continued medical treat-
ment and possible future surgery. This claimant has been
rendered unable to be gainfully employed as he cannot sit or
stand for any extended periods of time.
It has been determined that the matter can be settled for
$30,000 plus statutory attorney's fees and costs of $7,500,
which includes costs incurred. The claim has been investigated
by the Risk Management Division and the City Attorney's Office.
Both offices recommend entry of a settlement.
CEG/JH/cs
82-840