DeWitt County board approves workers' comp settlement with Thomas Followell

The DeWitt County board approved a final settlement agreement in a workers' compensation case involving Thomas Followell during its regular meeting.

Speaker 1 asked for a motion to approve the final settlement; the motion was made by Missus Tilly and seconded by Terry. During discussion, Speaker 1 and others described the case as a workers' compensation matter and said county attorneys recommended settling. Speaker 1 referenced a settlement figure in the range of $117,000 and later language in the discussion referenced $117,990; the precise final figure was discussed in committee and by counsel during the meeting.

Speaker 1 said the finance committee had approved the settlement and that the county's workers' compensation insurance would cover the payment. "Our work comp insurance," Speaker 2 confirmed when asked whether the cost would come from that policy.

Board members then voted on the settlement by roll call; members responded affirmatively and the motion passed. The board did not disclose detailed terms of the settlement during the public meeting beyond the amount range referenced and the confirmation that counsel recommended settlement. The board indicated staff would process the payment through the county's workers' compensation insurance and that any medical bills would be addressed through the settlement process.

The board adjourned after brief recognition of a departing member.