HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 59-R-26, Approving the Settlement and Release in Ozuruigbo v. COE (1) (1) (1)04/13/2026
59-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Michelle Ozuruigbo v. City of Evanston
WHEREAS, Case No. 2023-cv-04218 in the Northern District of Illinois,
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 three
hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($325,000) (“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 the City in Case No. 2023-cv-04218; 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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59-R-26
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 59-R-26 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: __________________, 2026
Approved as to form:
______________________________
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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