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Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim in Case of Joshua Weaver vs. Hernando County
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
During employment with Hernando County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, Joshua Weaver 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 Florida Statutes 440.125 and 119.071(1)(d)(1).
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The settlement will be paid under Workers Compensation Self-Insured Fund 5031-08101-5304510.
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 Joshua Weaver vs. Hernando County and authorize staff to complete the necessary documents to close out this settlement and ligation. Hernando County Workers Compensation Attorney, Frank Wesighan from Dean, Ringers, Morgan, and Lawton P.A., concurs with staff recommendation.