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Pursuant to Sections 3-133 and 3-114.1 of the Illinois Pension Code, this certifies Applicant, OFFICER BRIAN STANFIELD, is entitled to payment of a Line-of-Duty Disability Pension Benefit equal to 65% of the salary attached to the rank held by him at the time of his removal from the municipality's payroll, less any and all applicable offsets. The effective date of Applicant's line-of-duty disability pension benefit, subject to applicable offsets, is granted and shall be effective as of August 20, 2022. The salary attached to the rank held by Applicant at the date of suspension of duty or retirement is $105,580.00 per year.

Jeremy Baumgardner worked as a lineman for Ameren. Jeremy Baumgardner’s work injuries included a diagnosis of cervical disc replacement, left C6-7. Stephen P. Kelly was able to successfully settle Jeremy Baumgardner’s workers’ compensation case for $111,233.44, plus payment of all medical bills to be paid by Ameren.

Scott Morgan worked as a bus supervisor for CityLink. Scott Morgan’s work injuries included a diagnosis of right shoulder SLAP tear, partial thickness rotator cuff tear, biceps tendinitis, impingement syndrome and AC joint dysfunction. Stephen P. Kelly tried Scott Morgan’s case and was successful in receiving an award of $99,144.49, plus payment of all medical bills to be paid by CityLink.

Firefighter Doerfler was injured during the course of his employment with the City of Champaign. Firefighter Doerfler hired Stephen P. Kelly to handle his line of duty disability claim. After a full pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was successful in obtaining Firefighter Doerfler his line of duty benefits. Subsequent to the line of duty pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was able to successfully settle Firefighter Doerfler’s workers’ compensation case for $196,139.25.

Firefighter Meyer was injured during the course of his employment with the City of Champaign. Firefighter Meyer hired Stephen P. Kelly to handle his line of duty disability claim. After a full pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was successful in obtaining Firefighter Meyer his line of duty benefits. Subsequent to the line of duty pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was able to successfully settle Firefighter Meyer’s workers’ compensation case for $196,139.25.

Firefighter Parker was injured during the course of his employment with the City of Peoria. Firefighter Parker hired Stephen P. Kelly to handle his line of duty disability claim. After a full pension hearing, Stephen P. Kelly was successful in obtaining Firefighter Parker his line of duty benefits.

Stacy Stear worked as a 911 dispatcher for the City of Peoria. The City of Peoria denied all of Stacy Stear’s claims. Stacy Stear’s injuries included bilateral carpal tunnel and bilateral elbow conditions. At the time of trial, Stephen P. Kelly was able to obtain a settlement in favor of Stacy Stear, in the amount of $85,000.00, plus payment of all medical bills to be paid by the City of Peoria.

Frankie King worked in the streets and maintenance department for the City of Peoria. Stephen P. Kelly tried Frankie King’s case twice and won the cases both times. The end result was a verdict in favor of Frankie King against the City of Peoria, in the amount of $111,089.51. Frankie King’s medical rights for these work injuries remain open for life.

Officer Jordan was a police officer for the City of Peoria. Officer Jordan sustained multiple injuries in the course of his employment. Although the City of Peoria fought Officer Jordan’s cases, Stephen P. Kelly was successful in obtaining Officer Jordan an award of $124,833.11. In addition to this award, Officer Jordan’s medical rights remain open for the remainder of his life.