HomeMy WebLinkAbout093-R-23 Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in Check CU v. City of Evanston12/4/2023
93-R-23
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Check CU v. City of Evanston
WHEREAS, Case No. 2022 CH 09764 in the Chancery Division of Cook
County, 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 Plaintiffs a settlement amount totaling five
thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500.00) (“Settlement Payment”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement Plaintiffs’
counsel obtained an order from the court dismissing with prejudice all claims brought
against Defendant in Case No 2022 CH 09764; 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: That the foregoing recitals are hereby found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
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SECTION 2: The City is hereby authorized to approve settlement with
Plaintiffs’ counsel of record and issue the City’s Settlement Payment pursuant to the
terms of the Settlement Agreement.
SECTION 3: Resolution 93-R-23 shall be in full force and effect from and
after its passage and approval, in the manner provided by law.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 2023
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Interim Corporation Counsel
December 11
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