Alma Anaya, County Board Commissioner, 7th District | Cook County Website
Alma Anaya, County Board Commissioner, 7th District | Cook County Website
Cook County Board of Commissioners Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met April 9
Here are the minutes provided by the subcommittee:
ATTENDANCE
Present: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (excused) (1)
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
25-2306
COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 3/11/2025
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve 25-2306.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
25-2259
CASE DISPOSITION SUMMARY REPORT
Advice, Transactions, and Complex Litigation Section
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025
Civil Rights/Torts Section
March 1, 2025 - March 27, 2025
Labor & Employment Section
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Morrison, to receive and file 25-2259. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
25-2261
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:Galvan v. Switski, et al., Nañez v. Switski, et al., Almendarez v. Switski, et al.
Case Number: 23 C 3158, 23 C 3162, 23 C 3165
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve 25-2261.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
25-2262
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:Yolanda McDonald v. Cook County Clerk’s Office
Case Number: 22 C 2143
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve 25-2262.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
25-2263
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:Johnson-Cobb, Felicia (Est. of Deandre Cobb) v. Cook County
Case Number: 23 L 4970
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve 25-2263.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
25-2264
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:McDonald, LaVerne (Est. Serenity Arrington) v. Austin, Simone and Cook County
Case Number: 21 L 9498
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve 25-2264.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
25-2265
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:Natasha Summerville, Mother and Next Friend of Nasir Rashawn Summerville, a Minor, and Natasha Summerville, Individually v. Cook County
Case Number: 23 L 5369
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to approve 25-2265.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
25-2266
REPORT
Department: Civil Actions Bureau
Report Title: Outside Counsel Invoices
Report Period: 03/06/2025 through 04/02/2025
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 25-2266.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
25-2267
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 Commissioner Morrison, seconded by Vice Chairman Lowry, to approve 25-2267. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Lowry, seconded by Commissioner Trevor, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Britton, Lowry, Morita, Morrison, Trevor and Stamps (6)
Absent: Degnen (1)
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