Louis Kanitsch (“Claimant”) filed a petition for benefits on workers’ compensation claim (20-029618CJS) against the City, as Employer, and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (“GB”), as Carrier on December 31, 2020 , for injuries sustained during heavy lifting calls occurring on July 9, 2020.  On the same day he filed an additional petition for benefits on workers’ compensation claim (20-029620CJS) against the City, as Employer, and Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc. (“GB”), as Carrier for injuries sustained on October 13, 2020 after lifting a hurst power generator unit back onto the rear compartment platform of an engine.  Both accidents occurred during the course and scope of his employment with the City of Riviera Beach Fire Rescue Department.

The parties have agreed to settle both claims for a total sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000), subject to City Council approval.  Upon the City Council’s approval of this settlement and the City’s payment thereof, the workers’ compensation claims from the Claimant against the City and GB shall be dismissed with prejudice.