TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John Titkanich, County Administrator
Kristin Daniels, Director of Budget & Management
FROM: Cynthia Stanton, Risk Manager
DATE: August 8, 2025
SUBJECT: Workers Compensation Settlement
Jason Bourdette, Retired Sergeant IRCSO
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BACKGROUND
Jason Bourdette is a 53-year-old retired sergeant from IRC Corrections. He has a total of 13 workers' compensation claims of which he is currently treating for three open claims.
The open claims are as follows:
Claim Details - Right Ankle - March 11, 2008
Mr. Bourdette has had five surgical procedures performed on his right ankle/foot. The claimant had cortisone injections and a pneumatic boot for this injury. Mr. Bourdette maintains annual visits for maintenance care and to avoid the statute of limitations expiring on this claim. Total Paid $148,353.62
Claim Details - Presumption - May 16, 2015
The claimant felt ill and had elevated vital signs while processing a combative inmate in the intake area. This is a compensable claim for hypertension, heart disease, and anxiety disorder for which cardiac and psychiatric care is being provided. The claimant had a heart catheterization on May 21, 2015. He continues to be treated, and he still has instances when his blood pressure is characterized as "out of control". Total Paid $195,915.69
Claim Details - Right Knee - January 22, 2020
Employee states he was walking in the hallway at work and tried to avoid walking into a deputy by stepping to his right, and heard a popping noise behind his right knee. The claimant was diagnosed with a right knee ACL sprain and a meniscus tear. He had several surgeries to repair the right knee, meniscal ACL, and continues to be treated by an orthopedic surgeon. In February 2024, the claimant reported that he fell in the bathroom, re-injuring his right knee, and then developed pain in his left knee as a result....
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