Title
Request to Waive Workers’ Compensation Lien
Description
The City of Phoenix is seeking to waive the Workers’ Compensation lien of $83,337.50 placed on the third-party recovery for a vehicle collision involving a city employee.
Report
Summary
In November 2022, a vehicle collision involving City employee Gregory Hernandez and a third party occurred, resulting in serious injury to Mr. Hernandez. Mr. Hernandez’s Workers’ Compensation claim treatment costs exceed the amount recovered from the third party.
The City of Phoenix requests to waive the Workers’ Compensation lien and future credit of $83,337.50 placed on the third-party insurance payout.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was presented in Executive Session on May 21, 2024.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Human Resources Department.