LINCOLN -- The city of Lincoln has settled a claim filed by the family of a worker who was fatally crushed by a 1,200 pound lawn mower in August 2010. A Nebraska workers' compensation judge approved a lump-sum settlement of $265,000 to the wife of 37-year-old Eric Kohles and $55,000 to his daughter, in addition to benefits already paid. Kohles was found beneath the three-wheeled mower in a ditch near 56th and Seward Avenue on Aug. 16, 2010. He died four days later. His co-workers filed formal safety complaints soon afterward but now say most of their concerns have been addressed.
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