HomeMy WebLinkAbout072-R-22 Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in Kevin Logan v. City of Evanston, et al.09/12/2022
72-R-22
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Kevin Logan v, City of Evanston, et a/
WHEREAS, Case No. 2020-cv-1323 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's counsel of record for the benefit of
Plaintiff a settlement amount of one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000.00)
("Settlement Payment"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement Plaintiff's
counsel will obtain an order from the court dismissing with prejudice all claims brought
against Defendant in Case No. 2020-cv-1321; 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 IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: The City is hereby authorized to approve settlement with
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72-R-22
Plaintiffs' counsel of record and issue the City's Settlement Payment pursuant to the
terms of the Settlement Agreement. The City's Settlement Payment is not an admission
of liability.
SECTION 2: Resolution 72-R-22 shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval, in the manner provided by law.
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Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form:
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Nicholas E. Cummings, Corporation Counsel
Adopted: September 12 , 2022
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