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Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met Jan. 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the commissioners:

ATTENDANCE 

Present: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Morita, Trevor, and Stamps (6) 

Absent: S. Morrison (1) excused 

PUBLIC TESTIMONY 

Chairman Britton asked the Secretary to the Board to call upon the registered public speakers, in accordance with Cook County Code. 

No public speakers. 

24-1048 

COMMITTEE MINUTES 

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 12/13/2023 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve 24-1048. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Morita, Trevor, and Stamps (6) 

Absent: S. Morrison (1) 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Morita, to convene executive session. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Morita, Trevor, and Stamps (6) 

Absent: S. Morrison (1)

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Morita, to reconvene in regular session. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Morita, Trevor, and Stamps (6) 

Absent: S. Morrison (1) 

23-5406 

Presented by: STEVEN CYRANOSKI, Acting Inspector General 

23-5406 is for discussion only. It was received and filed at the 12/13/2023 Subcommittee on Litigation. 

REPORT 

Department: Office of the Independent Inspector General  

Report Title: Independent Inspector General Quarterly Report, 3rd Quarter 2023 Report Period: July 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023  

Summary: This report was written in accordance with Section 2-287 of the Independent Inspector General Ordinance, Cook County, Ill., Ordinances 07-O-52 (2007) (“OIIG Ordinance”), to apprise the President and the County Board of the activities of this office during the time period beginning July 1, 2023  through September 30, 2023. It is being placed on the County Board meeting agenda for receipt and file or referral to the Litigation Committee pursuant to Section 2-287 of the OIIG Ordinance.  

24-1097 

CASE DISPOSITION SUMMARY REPORT 

Civil Rights/Torts Section 

November 27, 2023 - January 9, 2024 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to receive and  file 24-1097. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Morita, Trevor, and Stamps (6) 

Absent: S. Morrison (1)

24-1098 

PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING 

Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau 

Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation  

Case Name: Picciariello-Uher v. County of Cook et al. 

Case Number: 20 L 4911  

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to receive and  file 24-1098. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Morita, Trevor, and Stamps (6) 

Absent: S. Morrison (1) 

24-1099 

PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING 

Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau 

Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation  

Case Name: Wilson v. Cook County, et al.  

Case Number: 22 C 06886  

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve  24-1099. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen and Stamps (4) 

Present: Trevor (1) 

Absent: Morita and S. Morrison (2)

24-1100 

PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING 

Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau 

Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation  

Case Name: Appointment of Outside Counsel in Excess of $290.00  

Case Number: N/A  

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve  24-1100. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Trevor and Stamps (5) 

Absent: Morita and S. Morrison (2) 

24-1101 

REPORT 

Department: Civil Actions Bureau  

Report Title: Outside Counsel Invoices  

Report Period: 12/07/2023 - 01/17/2024  

Summary: Special State’s Attorneys’ and Special Assistant State’s Attorneys’ Invoices for Approval  

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve  24-1101. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Trevor and Stamps (5) 

Absent: Morita and S. Morrison (2)

24-1112 

PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING 

Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau 

Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation  Case Name: Wilson v. Estate of Burge, et al.  

Case Number: 21 C 3487  

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to receive and  file 24-1112. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Trevor and Stamps (5) 

Absent: Morita and S. Morrison (2) 

24-1115 

PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING 

Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau 

Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation Case Name: Griselda Sifuentes, (Minor, Osmar Chagolla) v. Saint Anthony Hospital et al. Case Number: 20 L 6252  

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to receive and file 24-1115. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Trevor, and Stamps (4) 

Present: Degnen (1) 

Absent: Morita and S. Morrison (2)

24-1123 

PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING 

Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau 

Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation Case Name: Appointment of Outside Counsel  

Case Number: N/A  

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to receive and  file 24-1123. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Trevor and Stamps (5) 

Absent: Morita and S. Morrison (2) 

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Stamps, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: 

Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Degnen, Morita, Trevor, and Stamps (6) 

Absent: S. Morrison (1)

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