State of Illinois Human Rights Commission met Feb. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the commission:
I. Call to Order
A meeting of the Illinois Human Rights Commission Panel B was called to order on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 9:09 a.m. by Panel Chair Cantone.
Pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1 et seq. and 775 ILCS 5/8-103 of the Illinois Human Rights Act, it was determined that:
1) All three Commissioners were physically present at the meeting.
II. Minutes -- January 29, 2020
Panel B adopted the minutes as submitted by staff. Motion made by Chair Ferg-Cadima; seconded by Commissioner Turner. Motion carried 3-0-0.
III. Requests for Review
A. Lisa Parker Gates, on behalf of J.G., a minor v. Francis W. Parker School
Charge No.: 2018CP2181 ALS No.: 19-0067
Panel B adopted the proposed order sustaining the Department’s dismissal of the charge for Lack of Jurisdiction. Motion made by Commissioner Turner; seconded by Chair Ferg-Cadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
B. Medical Auxillary Network, Inc. vs. Prairie Winds of Saint Charles, LLC, Prairie Winds, LLC and PW Apartment Management, LLC
Charge No.: 2019CH0704 ALS No.: 19-0197
Panel B adopted the proposed order sustaining the Department’s dismissal of the charge for Failure to Proceed. Motion made by Commissioner Turner; seconded by Chair Ferg-Cadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
C. Darolyn Lee v. Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
Charge No.: 2018CP2109 ALS No.: 19-0380
Panel B adopted the proposed order vacating the Department’s dismissal of the charge, and remanded to the Department for entry of a finding of Substantial Evidence and further proceedings consistent with the order and the Act. Motion made by Commissioner Turner; seconded by Commissioner Cantone. Motion carried 3-0-0.
D. Kyle McAllister-Grum v. State of Illinois Office of the State Appellate Defender
Charge No.: 2019CF2830 ALS No.: 19-0425
Panel B adopted the proposed order sustaining the Department’s dismissal of the charge for Lack of Substantial Evidence. Motion made by Commissioner Turner; seconded by Chair FergCadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
E. Frank L. Amato v. Sysmex America, Inc.
Charge No.; 2017CR1388 ALS No.: 19-0427
Panel B adopted the proposed order sustaining the Department’s dismissal of Count E of the charge for Lack of Jurisdiction, and Count H for Lack of Substantial Evidence. Motion made by Commissioner Turner; seconded by Chair Ferg-Cadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
F. Amany Al-Hallaq v. County of DuPage, Department of Community Services
Charge No.: 2019CH0570 ALS No.: 19-0434
Panel B rejected the proposed order and vacated the Department’s dismissal of the charge, and remanded to the Department for entry of a finding of Substantial Evidence and further proceedings consistent with the order and the Act. Motion made by Commissioner Cantone; seconded by Chair Ferg-Cadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
G. James “Robin” Robinson v. SOS Security f/k/a Premier Security, LLC
Charge No.: 2019CP0080 ALS No.: 19-0470
Panel B adopted the proposed order sustaining the Department’s dismissal of the charge for Lack of Substantial Evidence. Motion made by Commissioner Turner; seconded by Chair FergCadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
H. Helen Martinez v. Sycamore Police Department
Charge No.: 2014CP1457 ALS No.: 19-0483
Panel B tabled the matter until a future Panel B meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Cantone; seconded by Chair Ferg-Cadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
I. Joy Madukwe v. University of Illinois at Chicago
Charge No.: 2013CF1713 ALS No.: 19-0523
Panel B adopted the proposed order sustaining the Department’s dismissal of Count B of the charge for Lack of Substantial Evidence. Motion made by Commissioner Turner; seconded by Chair Ferg-Cadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
J. Kenyatta Starks (A/K/A Kenyatta Stansberry-Butler) vs. CIty of Chicago Board of Education
Charge No.: 2019CF0493 ALS No.: 19-0525
Panel B adopted the proposed order sustaining the Department’s administrative dismissal of the charge. Motion made by Chair Ferg-Cadima; seconded by Commissioner Turner. Motion carried 3-0-0.
IV. Motions
a. Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss A Request for Review
Halima Sarah Lous v. M&M Brothers of Lake County D/B/A Dockers
Charge No.: 2017CA3257 ALS No.: 19-0524
Panel B granted the motion to voluntarily dismiss the request for review. Motion made by Chair Ferg-Cadima; seconded by Commissioner Turner. Motion carried 3-0-0.
b. Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss A Request for Review
Derek Terry v. Nando’s Restaurant Group, Inc.
Charge No.:2019CA0250 ALS No.: 20-0005
Panel B granted the motion to voluntarily dismiss the request for review. Motion made by Chair Ferg-Cadima; seconded by Commissioner Turner. Motion carried 3-0-0.
V. Public Comments
Member of the Public Ashley Mastro asked a question about Gates v. Francis Parker School.
VI. Adjournment
The February 19, 2020 Panel B meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m. Motion made by Commissioner Turner; seconded by Chair Ferg-Cadima. Motion carried 3-0-0.
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/ihrc/about/Meetings/EventDocuments/Panel%20B%202-19-20%20Minutes.pdf
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