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Dept/ Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Purpose: Settlement of Workers' Compensation
C.P. No.: 2007-17139
Claimant: Kenneth Douglas
Claimant's Attorney: Mandel & Sawyer, PC
Attorney's Address: 17 Academy Street, 12th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Settlement Amount: $29,372.00
Funding Source: Insurance Fund Commission
Additional Comments:
Invitation: Corporation Counsel ,July 2, 2013
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WHEREAS, the Petitioner, Kenneth Douglas, instituted suit in the Division of Workers Compensation of New Jersey, Essex County, bearing C.P. Number 2007-17139 against the City of Newark seeking workers' compensation benefits, as a result of an accident that he suffered on May 15, 2006 while working for the Newark Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, said Kenneth Douglas, through his attorney, Mandel & Sawyer, PC, 17 Academy Street, 12th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102 has agreed to amicably resolve and settle this matter under Section 22 of the Workers Compensation Act (N.J.S.A. 34:15-22) by payment in the amount of Twenty One Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars ($21,532.00). Pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Order to be executed by the Judge of Compensation, the City of Newark will also pay an attorney's fee of Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($7,750.00) and a transcription fee of Ninety Dollars ($90.00); and
WHEREAS, the total value of this Settlement with the above referred to fees amounts to Twenty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($29,372.00); and
WHEREAS, based upon all the facts and circumstances surrounding the matter it is deemed in the best interest of the City of Newark to accept said Settlement in the total amount of Twenty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($29,372.00).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE...
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