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Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim in Case of Scott Hechler vs. Hernando County
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
During employment with Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services, Scott Hechler sustained a work-related injury.
Both parties have reached a 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 Florida Statutes 440.125 and 119.071(1)(d)(1).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The settlement will be paid under Workers Compensation Self-Insurance Fund: 5031 - Worker’s Comp Self Insur, Department: 08101 - Worker’s Comp Self Ins, Account: 5304510 - Insurance-Workers Comp.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to approve this item pursuant to Florida Statutes 125 and 440.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended the Board approve the settlement in the case of Scott Hechler vs. Hernando County and authorize staff to complete the necessary documents to close out this settlement and ligation. Hernando County Workers Compensation Attorney, Karen J. Cullen, Esquire from Broussard, Cullen and Eldridge, P.A. Attorneys at Law, concurs with staff recommendation.