HomeMy WebLinkAbout267-R-26 Approving Settlement and Release in Janvier v. COE et al (1) (1)10/12/2026
267-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the Settlement and Release of all Claims in
Michael Janvier v. City of Evanston, et al.
WHEREAS, Case No. 2026-cv-00197 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 fifteen
thousand dollars ($15,000) (“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 Defendants in Case No. 2026-cv-00197; 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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267-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 267-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: Approved as to form:
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: , 2026
Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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