Legislation Details

File #: 17540   
Type: Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/18/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/9/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Settlement of Workers' Compensation Claim in Case of Kevin Harris vs. Hernando County
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Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim in Case of Kevin Harris vs. Hernando County

 

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BRIEF OVERVIEW

During employment with Hernando County Fire Rescue, Kevin Harris sustained a work-related injury.

 

Both parties have reached mutual agreement for complete settlement of the claim. Until the case is officially closed, the details of the settlement are part of current litigation and therefore considered confidential pursuant to Sections 440.125 and 119.071(1)(d)(1), Florida Statutes.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

The settlement will be paid under - Workers Compensation Self-Insured,

 

Expense:

 

Fund: Workers Comp Self Ins-Fund - B511, Department: Human Resources - 104, Account: Operating-Insurance - 534500

 

B511-104-00000-14-51900-534500 Insurance-Workers Comp. 

 

LEGAL NOTE

The Board has the authority to approve this item pursuant to Chapters 119, 125 and 440, Florida Statutes.

 

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RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended the Board approve the settlement in the case of Kevin Harris vs. Hernando County and authorize staff to complete the necessary documents to close out this claim and ligation.  Hernando County’s Workers Compensation Attorney, Frank C. Wesighan from Dean, Ringers, Morgan and Lawton, P.A., concurs with staff’s recommendation.