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73-R-17
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement of all Litigation and Claims with
Trinette Lark, Bria Diaz, and Prince Ford
WHEREAS, since 2016, the City and nine (9) Police Officer Defendants
defended claims brought against them by Trinette Lark, Bria Diaz, and Prince Ford
(collectively referred to herein as "Plaintiffs") in case no. 16-cv-04630 in the United
States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division; and
WHEREAS, this litigation pertained to an incident between the parties on
April 26, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Plaintiffs, residents of Evanston, Illinois, seek to settle all
claims pursuant to the terms of a release and settlement agreement negotiated by
counsel of record for the City, Police Officer Defendants, and Plaintiffs; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with Section 2(e) of the Open Meetings Act, 5
ILCS 120/2(e), the City seeks final action on settlement of this litigation in open session
before the public; and
WHEREAS, upon Plaintiffs' execution of the settlement agreement, the
City will pay Plaintiffs a total of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) ("Settlement Payment");
and
WHEREAS, Plaintiffs must dismiss with prejudice all claims brought
against the City and the City Police Officer Defendants in case no. 16-cv-04630.
73-R-17
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the
Settlement Agreement with Plaintiffs. The Settlement Agreement will be approved as to
form by the City's Corporation Counsel prior to execution.
SECTION 2: Resolution 73-R-17 shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval, in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: ! i,, 2017
Stephen F4. Hagerty; or
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