RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE this report concerning the final settlement of Benjamin Whitener (Deceased) and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $275,000.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Workers' Compensation Internal Service Fund payment of $275,000.
BACKGROUND:
Attorney William R. Thomas, defense counsel for the County, has advised the County Administrator that within authorization an agreement has been reached settling the workers' compensation claim of Benjamin Whitener (Deceased) vs. East Contra Costa Fire Protection District/Contra Costa County. The Board's March 7, 2017 closed session vote was: Supervisors Gioia, Andersen, Burges, Mitchoff and Glover - Yes. This action is taken so that the terms of this final settlement and the earlier March 7, 2017 closed session vote of this Board authorizing its negotiated settlement are known publicly.
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