Board of Commissioners of Cook County - Meeting of Finance Committee on 10/19/2022 at 9:30 AM

22-5883

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:36:07 GMT

File #: 22-5883
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: COMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 09/21/2022
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5815

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5815
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Report Title: Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment Report Period: September 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022 Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys and experts for services provided on behalf of indigent litigants. The orders have been processed by the Office of the Chief Judge and submitted to the Cook County Comptroller’s Office for payment during the period.
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

22-5787

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:22 GMT

File #: 22-5787
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators)
Title: Compliance/Complaint Administrator: Cardelle Spangler Case Name: Shakman, et al. v. Clerk of Cook County, et al. Case No.(s): 69 C 2145 Date of This Order: 08/26/2022 Unopposed Petition Number: 27-1 This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $13,496.42 Paid to Date: $1,056,405.13
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-5788

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:22 GMT

File #: 22-5788
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators)
Title: Compliance/Complaint Administrator: The Compliance Administrator for the Cook County Assessor Case Name: Shakman, et al. v. Cook County Assessor, et al. Case No.(s): 69 C 2145 Date of This Order: 09/15/2022 Unopposed Petition Number: 162 This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $57,618.35 Paid to Date: $4,703,213.52
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-5789

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:22 GMT

File #: 22-5789
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators)
Title: Compliance/Complaint Administrator: Susan G. Feibus Case Name: Shakman, et al. v. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, et al. Case No.(s): 69 C 2145 Date of This Order: 09/15/2022 Unopposed Petition Number: 43 This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $41,743.59 Paid to Date: $1,355,701.72
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5796

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:22 GMT

File #: 22-5796
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 92 CR 20236 Date of This Order: 02/01/2021 Time period: 12/01/2020 - 01/22/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $14,726.25 Paid to Date: $7,782,150.53 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5797

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:22 GMT

File #: 22-5797
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 91 CR 22152, et al. Date of This Order: 09/01/2022 Time period: 01/23/2021 - 06/10/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $26,597.50 Paid to Date: $7,782,150.53 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5801

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:36:02 GMT

File #: 22-5801
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: (1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor and (3) FTI Consulting Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 09/23/2022 Time period: 06/01/2022 - 07/31/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: Lawrence Oliver II - $26,523.60. To: Sidley Austin - $11,534.78. To: FTI Consulting - $13,617.27 Paid to Date: $157,706.62 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5802

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5802
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: (1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor and (3) FTI Consulting Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 09/23/2022 Time period: 08/01/2022 - 08/31/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: Lawrence Oliver II - $20,922.20. To: Sidley Austin - $4,644.41. To: FTI Consulting - $6,706.25 Paid to Date: $157,706.62 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5803

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5803
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 99 CR 602001 & 99 CR 2602002 Date of This Order: 09/20/2022 Time period: 08/19/2022 - 09/20/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $6,584.60 Paid to Date: $38,064.31 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5804

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5804
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 96 CR 0938501 Date of This Order: 09/20/2022 Time period: 08/11/2022 - 09/19/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $29,593.48 Paid to Date: $3,308.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5805

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5805
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 230902 Date of This Order: 09/20/2022 Time period: 06/01/2022 - 09/19/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $6,079.90 Paid to Date: $68,403.34 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5806

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5806
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Orders
Title: Firm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 96 CR 2563801 Date of This Order: 09/20/2022 Time period: 08/08/2022 - 09/19/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $13,964.25 Paid to Date: $82,021.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5807

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5807
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Case (Probate)
Title: Firm: Law Office of Angelica M. Felix Special State's Attorney(s): Angelica M. Felix Case Name: Estate of Bonolous Tinnenbaum Case No.(s): 2018 P 2940 Time period: 05/01/2018 - 07/18/2018 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $862.50 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5808

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:47:44 GMT

File #: 22-5808
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Special Court Case (Probate)
Title: Firm: Clark Hill PLC Special State's Attorney(s): MacKenzie A. Hyde Case Name: Estate of Laquinn Williams Case No.(s): 2018 P 7727 Time period: 11/02/2018 - 01/24/2019 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,815.00 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Action:
Result:

22-5674

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5674
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)
Title: Case: Grimes, Logan v. County et al. Case No: 19 C 6091 Settlement Amount: $300,000.00 Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Logan Grimes ($230,000.00); Joanie Rae Wimmer, Attorney at Law ($70,000.00) Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5680

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5680
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)
Title: Case: Cook County v. Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Case No: 2021 CH 00413 Settlement Amount: $141,516.35 Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Illinois FOP Labor Council, ATTN: Accounting Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5271

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5271
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Proposed Settlements Case: Crossley, Jarvon v. CCDOC et al. Case No: 19 C 8263 Settlement Amount: $8,000.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Jarvon Crossley Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5354

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5354
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Ramos, Cristian v. Sgt. Rodriguez et al. Case No: 20 C 1001 Settlement Amount: $10,400.00 Department: 1239- Department of Corrections Payable to: Cristian Ramos Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5383

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5383
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Lawrence v. Cook County, et al. Case No: 21 C 1375 Settlement Amount: $7,000.00 Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Ed Fox & Associates and Jerome Lawrence Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5400

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5400
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Martinez, Antonio v. Sandoval Case No: 21 C 3105 Settlement Amount: $4,500.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Antonio Martinez Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5449

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Bohannon, John v Dart et al. Case No: 21 C 4835 21 C 3120 Settlement Amount: $25,000.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Gregory E. Kulis & Associates and John Bohannon Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: recommend for approval as amended in the errata
Result: Pass

22-5451

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5451
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Arnold, John v Dart, et al. Case No: 20 C 5265 Settlement Amount: $4,000.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. and John Arnold Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5452

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5452
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)
Title: Case: Craig, Florencio v Dart, et al. Case No: 21 C 4835 Settlement Amount: $20,000.00 Department: 1200-Department of Facilities Management Payable to: Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. and Florencio Craig Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5874

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 19:53:38 GMT

File #: 22-5874
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau Report Title: Special State's Attorneys' and Special Assistant State's Attorneys’ Payments Report Period: 6/1/2022-8/31/2022 Summary: The State’s Attorney’s Office is submitting for your information Special State's Attorneys' and Special Assistant State's Attorneys’ Payments in civil matters for the period of 6/1/2022-8/31/2022. Payments total $2,602,739.98
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

22-5837

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5837
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: File and Receive Patient Arrestees Report Period: Month ending September 30, 2022 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestees Claims for the month ending September 30, 2022. Payments total: $31,498.16
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

22-5839

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5839
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month Ending September 30, 2022 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending September 30, 2022. Payments total $7,294.93
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

22-5867

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5867
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File-Subrogation Claims Recoveries Report Period: Month Ending 09/30/2022 Summary: Submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 09/30/2022- Total Recovery: $3,440.99- Number of Recoveries 1
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

22-5289

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5289
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Eduardo Lozano Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 07/17/2021 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his neck and left arm when attacked by a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Neck, left arm Petition and Order No: 21 WC 20829 Claim Amount: $22,753.49 Attorney: Ankin Law Offices, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5532

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5532
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Matthew Alcala-Castillo Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 04/23/2022 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right hand during an altercation with a detainee at work. Accidental Injuries: Right Hand Petition and Order No: 22 WC 013168 Claim Amount: $4,801.92 Attorney: Argionis & Associates Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: 08/31/2022 (N/A)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5533

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5533
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Curt Holmes Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 06/07/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right hip in an altercation with a detainee at work. Accidental Injuries: Right Hip Petition and Order No: 19 WC 019363 Claim Amount: $120,000.00 Attorney: Anezi Ozmon Rodin Novak & Kohen, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 07/19/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5535

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5535
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Rikki Johnson Job Title: Police Officer Department: Police Department Date of Incident: 04/17/2018 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left leg, neck, and back in a motor vehicle accident at work. Accidental Injuries: Left Leg; Neck; Back Petition and Order No: 21 WC 004512 Claim Amount: $24,562.18 Attorney: Coyne Law Offices, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5536

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5536
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Meloney McRae Job Title: Clerk V Department: Provident Hospital Date of Incident: 10/22/2015 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her neck and back after she fell out of a chair at work. Accidental Injuries: Neck; Back Petition and Order No: 15 WC 036496 Claim Amount: $33,315.15 Attorney: Vrdolyak Law Group Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5538

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5538
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Primitivo Olavarria Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Sheriff’s Office Date of Incident: 06/29/2021 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his back when the vehicle he was driving at work was struck by another vehicle. Accidental Injuries: Back Petition and Order No: 21 WC 019092 Claim Amount: $13,375.95 Attorney: Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5539

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5539
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Matthew Olson Job Title: Temporary Election Judge Department: County Clerk’s Office Date of Incident: 11/03/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left arm and right hand after he fell down the stairs at work. Accidental Injuries: Left Arm; Right Hand Petition and Order No: 20 WC 029322 Claim Amount: $26,800.33 Attorney: Kosin Law Office, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5541

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5541
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Shari Payne Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 04/22/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her left wrist trying to restrain a detainee at work. Accidental Injuries: Left Wrist Petition and Order No: 19 WC 013737 Claim Amount: $140,000.00 Attorney: Ankin Law Office, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5542

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5542
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Stacy Porche Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 03/16/2016 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her right ankle when it got caught in a crate at work. While treating for her right ankle, Petitioner injured her left knee when she fell in her home. Accidental Injuries: Right Foot; Left Leg Petition and Order No: 17 WC 036766 Claim Amount: $35,038.20 Attorney: GWC Injury Lawyers LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5543

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5543
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Robert Powell Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 10/03/2021 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right shoulder in an altercation with a detainee at work. Accidental Injuries: Right Shoulder Petition and Order No: 21 WC 028249 Claim Amount: $15,000.00 Attorney: Cullen Haskins Nicholson & Menchetti, P.C. Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5546

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5546
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Timothy Williams, Jr. Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 02/14/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left shoulder restraining a resident at work. Accidental Injuries: Left Shoulder Petition and Order No: 20 WC 021901 Claim Amount: $52,239.12 Attorney: Cuda Law Offices, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5548

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5548
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Joseph Burdi Job Title: Police Sergeant Department: Police Date of Incident: 6/24/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left foot and back while walking in densely wooded area when he stepped where there was a drop off and landed awkwardly. Accidental Injuries: Left Foot and Back Petition and Order No: 20 WC 22380 Claim Amount: $47,482.15 Attorney: Andrew Galich and David F. Szczecin & Associates, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 9/13/22 Prior/pending claims: 2/10/2013 ($22,344.00)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5549

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5549
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Jorge Leon Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 5/27/2019; 3/27/2020; 7/27/2020; 12/05/2020; and 6/27/2021 Incident/Activity: On May 27,2019, Petitioner injured his right arm/elbow while trying to restrain a detainee. On March 27, 2020, while Petitioner was trying to restrain a detainee, the detainee spit in his face. On July 27, 2020, Petitioner injured his right leg/hip when he slipped on food while trying to restrain a detainee. On December 5, 2020, a detainee sprayed the right side of Petitioner's face with blood. On June 27, 2021, Petitioner injured his left wrist while trying to secure and handcuff a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Right Elbow Triceps; Right Thigh/Hip/Groin; and Left Wrist Petition and Order No: 19 WC 21345; 20 WC 18840; 21 WC 20198 Claim Amount: $42,637.36 Attorney: Aaron Novasic and Gardi, Haught, Fischer & Bhosale, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 9/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: 7/22/2016 ($5,400.19)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5550

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:23 GMT

File #: 22-5550
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Luis Pozo Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 6/8/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right wrist in the process of unlocking and opening the door to the storage area, retrieving the barrel, and moving it into a common area. Accidental Injuries: Right Wrist/Hand Petition and Order No: 20 WC 20426 Claim Amount: $21,634.73 Attorney: Jennifer Robinson and Saks, Robinson & Rittenberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5551

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5551
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Deon Ruben Job Title: Assistant Team Leader Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 9/2/2018 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his lower back and right leg while retraining a resident. Accidental Injuries: Lower Back and Right Leg Petition and Order No: 18 WC 29172 Claim Amount: $70,789.39 Attorney: Joshua Rudolfi and Ankin Law Office, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 9/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: 3/3/2011 ($41,232.10)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5552

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5552
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Alethea Taylor Job Title: Clinical Nurse I Department: Stroger Hospital Date of Incident: 11/18/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her person as a whole when she tested positive for Covid-19 Accidental Injuries: Person as a whole. Petition and Order No: 21 WC 11667 Claim Amount: $2,179.32 Attorney: Ronald Sklare and Sklare Law Group, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: 12/13/2009 ($4,816.07); 3/14/2018, 9/17/2018, and 11/14/2019 ($72,210.38)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5576

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5576
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Cherisse Lewis Job Title: Court Clerk II Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court Date of Incident: 04/01/2017 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her right hand from previous duties performed while at work. Accidental Injuries: Right Hand Petition and Order No: 17 WC 024243 Claim Amount: $16,500.00 Attorney: Dworkin & Maciariello Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: 11/12/2014 ($3,740.94); 01/11/1996 ($9,800.00)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5579

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5579
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Jennifer Obrzut Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 02/01/2018; 08/13/2018; 09/21/2019; 06/28/2020 Incident/Activity: On February 1, 2018, Petitioner injured her right hand while opening a cell door. On August 13, 2018, Petitioner injured her right hand while locking a cell door. On September 21, 2019, Petitioner injured her right hand while opening a cell door. On June 28, 2020, Petitioner injured her chest and ribs when she slipped and fell into a metal pole. Accidental Injuries: Right hand, chest, and ribs Petition and Order No: 18 WC 29281; 18 WC 29282; 19 WC 31001; 20 WC 21869 Claim Amount: $32,465.08 Attorney: Cuda Law Offices, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: n’/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5581

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5581
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Bridget Insley Job Title: Deputy Sheriff Department: Court Services Division Date of Incident: 01/06/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her right eye when a detainee spat in her face. Accidental Injuries: Right eye Petition and Order No: 20 WC 007899 Claim Amount: $9,412.76 Attorney: Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: 05/01/2003, 08/12/2055 ($9,522.88)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5582

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5582
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Robert Cassidy Job Title: Police Officer Department: County Police Department Date of Incident: 09/24/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right shoulder during service training. Accidental Injuries: Right shoulder Petition and Order No: 20 WC 31955 Claim Amount: $39,227.85 Attorney: GWC Injury Lawyers, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: 07/26/2001 ($19,308.80)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5583

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5583
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Rory Clay Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 11/25/2021 Incident/Activity: Petitioner alleges exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 21 WC 34203 Claim Amount: $6,537.98 Attorney: Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: 05/24/1994 ($2,373.40); 12/04/2008 ($44,702.42)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5584

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5584
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Gerardo Cordova Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 04/01/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner was exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace. Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 20 WC 12527 Claim Amount: $8,616.90 Attorney: Krol, Bongiorno & Given, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: 08/22/2017 (pending)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5587

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5587
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Joseph Garofalo Job Title: Motor Vehicle Driver Department: County Highway Department Date of Incident: 10/03/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his lower back when he fell while cutting down a tree. Accidental Injuries: Back Petition and Order No: 21 WC 14529 Claim Amount: $112,814.30 Attorney: Gordon & Centracchio, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5588

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5588
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Edward Howard Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 05/19/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left shoulder and left knee while restraining a resident. Accidental Injuries: Left shoulder, left leg Petition and Order No: 20 WC 18341 Claim Amount: $49,792.20 Attorney: Saks, Robinson & Rittenberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5589

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5589
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Stephen Laven Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 05/28/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left shoulder and right hip while securing a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Left shoulder, left leg Petition and Order No: 20 WC 12502 Claim Amount: $82,422.81 Attorney: Argionis & Associates, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: 07/20/2016 ($22,100.00)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5590

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5590
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Felisha Parnell Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 04/08/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner was exposed to COVID-19 in the workplace. Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 20 WC 10256 Claim Amount: $8,366.90 Attorney: Disparti Law Group, PA Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5593

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5593
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Chris Shomo Job Title: Building Service Worker Department: Cermak Health Services Date of Incident: 09/04/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right hand when closed in a door. Accidental Injuries: Right hand Petition and Order No: 20 WC 22156 Claim Amount: $6,544.52 Attorney: GWC Injury Lawyers, LLC. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5594

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5594
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Adolfo Simmonds Job Title: Assistant Public Defender Department: Public Defender’s Office Date of Incident: 12/03/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right shoulder when he fell. Accidental Injuries: Right shoulder Petition and Order No: 20 WC 23266 Claim Amount: $50,138.50 Attorney: Stewart C. Orzoff, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5595

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5595
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Kevin Spight Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 04/08/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner alleges exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 20 WC 14130 Claim Amount: $8,324.60 Attorney: Disparti Law Group, PA Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5596

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5596
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Otis Elmore Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 03/30/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner alleges exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace. Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 20 WC 15226 Claim Amount: $4,300.00 Attorney: Gordon & Centracchio, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: 12/11/2017 ($10,000.00)
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5736

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5736
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims
Title: Employee: Jeanne Raines Job Title: Deputy Sheriff Department: Court Services Division Date of Incident: 12/28/2015 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her left leg falling off a stool. Accidental Injuries: Left leg Petition and Order No: 16 WC 007776 Claim Amount: $43,475.02 Attorney: Vrdolyak Law Group Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/13/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/a
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-4526

Mon, 01 May 2023 21:35:34 GMT

File #: 22-4526
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)
Title: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS (RISK MANAGEMENT) Employee: Barker, Kimberly Job Title: 1941.Clinical Nurse I Department: Cermak Health Services Date of Incident: 12/18/2021 Incident/Activity: While rendering patient care at bed side, patient was lying in his bunk. The employee felt pain and tightness to lower back as she was bending at her waist. (lower back) Accidental Injuries: Lower Back Area Petition and Order No: 22 WC 1564 Claim Amount: $25,000.00 Attorney: Charles Culbertson, Coven Law Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information the attached claims summary with all prior and pending claims.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5783

Mon, 01 May 2023 21:35:34 GMT

File #: 22-5783
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)
Title: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS (RISK MANAGEMENT) Employee: Roberts, Stephanie Job Title: Health Advocate -Inpatient Department: Stroger Hospital of Cook Cnty Date of Incident: 09/17/2021 Incident/Activity: EE was sitting with a patient on Direct observation. EE slipped and fell on a wet substance that had been covered on the floor. Accidental Injuries: Multiple Lower Extremities Petition and Order No: 21 WC 27691 Claim Amount: $4,598.80 Attorney: Jack Meyer Date of Subcommittee Approval: 09/21/2022 Prior/pending claims: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information the attached claims summary with all prior and pending claims.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5780

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5780
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)
Title: REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 9/1/2022 - 9/30/2022 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending September 2022. Payments total $1,377,640.57
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

22-5861

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-5861
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Comptroller Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending 8/31/2022 Report Period: 8/31/2022 Summary: Submitting for your information, an Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the period ending 8/31/2022 for the Corporate, Safety and Health Funds, as presented by the Bureau of Finance.
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

22-3226

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:24 GMT

File #: 22-3226
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: CCH Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: October 2022 Summary: This report is provided in accordance with Resolution 14-4311 approved by the County Board on 7/23/14.
Action: recommend for receiving and filing
Result: Pass

22-5507

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:25:29 GMT

File #: 22-5507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Other Part(ies): Forest Preserve District, Cook County Government Request: Authorization to enter into the Eleventh Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook (the “County”) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and by the Forest Preserves. Goods or Services: The County and the Forest Preserves wish to amend and restate the recently approved Tenth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement whereby they provide various services for each other. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Fiscal Impact: not to exceed $2,167,558 in revenue and $1,588,960 in expenditures Accounts: Various districtwide expenditure and revenue accounts Summary: The County and the Forest Preserves entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on 8/21/2012 authorizing the parties to perform v
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5510

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:15:48 GMT

File #: 22-5510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REDUCING THE FEE FOR PETITIONS FOR ADOPTION BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that CHAPTER 18, COURTS, ARTICLE 1I. - FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES, SECTION 18-46(b)(3) of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: Sec. 18-46. Civil fees and Assessments. (b)(3) SCHEDULE 3: $265.00, except as applied to units of local government and school districts in Cook County; in such case, in accordance with the provisions of the Clerks of Courts Act, 705 ILCS 105/27.1b, the amount shall be $190.00 through December 31, 2021 and $184.00 on and after January 1, 2022; and, except in petitions for adoption, the amount shall be $89.00, to be disbursed as follows: a. $55.00 to be retained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court and deposited as follows: 1. Court Automation Fund: $25.00. 2. Court Document Storage Fund: $25.00. 3. Circuit Court Clerk Operation and Administrative Fund: $5.00. b. $11.00 to be remitted to the State Treasurer and distributed as follows: 1. Access to Justice Fund: $2.00. 2. Supreme Court Spe
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-5512

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:41:25 GMT

File #: 22-5512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AMENDING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FEE SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION AND FAMILY PROTECTIVE SERVICES FEES BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that CHAPTER 32, SECTION 32-1 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 32-1. Fee Schedule. 38-173 Office of Adoption and Family Supportive Services Fees 38-173 (1) Adoption Intake Interview 150.00 38-173 (2) Birth Parent Interview and Consent, per hour 100.00 38-173 (3) (1) Adoption - Adult Adoptee Inquiry (paid by Adoptee) 100.00 38-173 (4) (2) Adoption - Fingerprint Administrative Fee (paid by adoptive parent(s)) 15.00 38-173 (2) Fingerprint Processing (When Processed by the Cook County Sheriff) 35.00 38-173 (5) (3) Foreign Jurisdiction Social Study Investigation Request (paid by individual residing outside the jurisdiction) 500.00 38-173 (6) (4) Adoption Social Study Investigation Fee (per child) (paid by adoptive parents) If Annual Income is: Under 10,000.00 50.00 10,001.00 - 14,999.00 100.00 15,000.00 - 19,999.00 150.00 20,00
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

22-3910

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:43:45 GMT

File #: 22-3910
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION to FILE #22-3910 COOK COUNTY JUSTICE40 INFRASTRUCTURE FUND INITIATIVE WHEREAS, infrastructure systems in the United States are in a period of significant disrepair and are increasingly vulnerable due to climate change; and aging infrastructure, new technologies, increasing complexity, and increasing incidents of severe weather due to climate change pose new challenges to the resilience of those infrastructure systems; and WHEREAS, the climate resilience challenge is most severe in disadvantaged communities which are hurt “worst and first” by flooding, extreme heat, extreme cold, and other results of climate change, and these disparities are the result of governmental policies that deliberately institutionalized racial disparities in financing, funding, and delivery of services; and WHEREAS, to build an equitable climate-resilient future for Cook County, reparative climate resilient infrastructure investments are necessary to close the infrastructure gap that has resulted from past policies, and to enable communities that have been subjec
Action: accept as substituted
Result: Pass

22-3910

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:43:45 GMT

File #: 22-3910
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION to FILE #22-3910 COOK COUNTY JUSTICE40 INFRASTRUCTURE FUND INITIATIVE WHEREAS, infrastructure systems in the United States are in a period of significant disrepair and are increasingly vulnerable due to climate change; and aging infrastructure, new technologies, increasing complexity, and increasing incidents of severe weather due to climate change pose new challenges to the resilience of those infrastructure systems; and WHEREAS, the climate resilience challenge is most severe in disadvantaged communities which are hurt “worst and first” by flooding, extreme heat, extreme cold, and other results of climate change, and these disparities are the result of governmental policies that deliberately institutionalized racial disparities in financing, funding, and delivery of services; and WHEREAS, to build an equitable climate-resilient future for Cook County, reparative climate resilient infrastructure investments are necessary to close the infrastructure gap that has resulted from past policies, and to enable communities that have been subjec
Action: recommend for approval as substituted
Result: Pass