RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Martha Garza and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $790,000, less permanent disability payments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $790,000, less permanent disability advances.
BACKGROUND:
Attorney Benjamin Tolentino, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Martha Garza vs. Contra Costa County. The Board's November 16, 2021 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen, Burgis, Mitchoff and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final settlement and the earlier November 16, 2021 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlement are known publicly.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Case will not be settled.
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