City of Long Beach - File #: 05-3513

• File #: 05-3513
• Version: 1
• Name: CITY ATTORNEY - Compromise & Release for Jerry Meras
• Type: Agenda Item
• Status: Approved
• File created: 12/8/2005
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 12/13/2005
• Final action: 12/13/2005
• Title: Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $40,000 and $5,000 to settle the vocational rehabilitation benefits for a total of $45,000 for claim of Jerry Meras in compliance with the Appeals Board Order.
• Sponsors: City Attorney

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/13/2005	1	City Council	approve recommendation	Pass

TITLE

Recommendation to authorize City Attorney to submit Compromise and Release for approval by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and if so approved, authority to pay $40,000 and $5,000 to settle the vocational rehabilitation benefits for a total of $45,000 for claim of Jerry Meras in compliance with the Appeals Board Order.

DISCUSSION

Jerry Meras has made a claim for injuries allegedly sustained in the course of his employment with the City of Long Beach. The Economic Development and Finance Committee on November 22, 2005, approved the submission to the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board of Compromise and Release by the City and Jerry Meras.

SUGGESTED ACTION

Approve recommendation.

Respectfully Submitted,

ROBERT E. SHANNON, City Attorney