Board approves $25,000 workers' compensation settlement with former employee
Aug 27, 2026
Following executive session, Fayette County approved a $25,000 settlement with former employee Jorge Ramirez related to a workers' compensation claim, including a waiver of subrogation, confidentiality provision, and a condition barring future employment with the county.
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After recessing into executive session to discuss pending litigation, the Fayette County Board of Commissioners returned to official session Aug. 27 and approved a workers' compensation settlement in the amount of $25,000 with former County employee Jorge Ramirez. County Attorney Dennis Davenport said the parties mediated and reached a proposed settlement that included a waiver of subrogation and standard release documents with a confidentiality provision and an agreement that Mr. Ramirez would not seek future county employment.
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