HomeMy WebLinkAbout031-R-20 Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in Shannon Lamster v. City of Evanston, et al.03/23/2020
31-R-20
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Shannon Lamster V. City of Evanston, of a/,
WHEREAS, Case No. 2019-cv-3249 in the Northern District of Illinois,
Eastern Division, concerns a lawsuit against the City of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, the parties seek to settle and release all claims pursuant to
the terms of a Release and Settlement Agreement ("Settlement Agreement") negotiated
by attorneys of record in this litigation;
WHEREAS, the City will pay Plaintiff a settlement amount of
approximately sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00) ("Settlement Payment"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement Plaintiff
will obtain an order from the court dismissing with prejudice all claims brought against
Defendants in Case No. 2019-cv-3249; and
WHEREAS, in compliance with Section 2(e) of the Open Meetings Act, 5
ILCS 120/2(e), the City must approve final action on settlement of this litigation in open
session; and
WHEREAS, issuance of the City's Settlement Payment is not an
admission of liability.
NOW BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City is hereby authorized to approve settlement with
Plaintiff and issue the City's Settlement Payment pursuant to the terms of the
31-R-20
Settlement Agreement. The City's Settlement Payment is not an admission of liability.
SECTION 2: Resolution 31-R-20 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: April 13, 2020 2020
Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Kelley A. Gandurski, Corporation
Counsel