HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-R-24, Approving the Settlement and Release in Eytan v. City of Evanston, 2022 L 81191/22/2024
8-R-24
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Alyse Eytan v. City of Evanston
WHEREAS, Case No. 2022 L 008119 in the Law 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 Plaintiff a settlement amount totaling sixty-
five thousand dollars ($65,000) (“Settlement Payment”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement Plaintiff’s
counsel obtained an order from the court dismissing with prejudice all claims brought
against Defendant in Case No. 2022 L 008119; 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
Plaintiff’s counsel of record and issue the City’s Settlement Payment pursuant to the
terms of the Settlement Agreement.
SECTION 3: Resolution 8-R-24 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
Approved as to form:
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Alexandra B. Ruggie, Interim Corporation
Counsel
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Attest:
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Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: ______J _a _n _u _ar _y _ _2 _2 ___, 2024
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