Meeting Name: Finance Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/11/2022 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Virtual Meeting
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22-3180 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 04/06/2022recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2949 1  ReportREPORT 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: April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022 Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys and experts for legal 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 periodrecommend for receiving and filingPass Action details Not available
22-3090 1  Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators)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: 04/07/2022 Unopposed Petition Number: 157 This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $76,126.25 Paid to Date: $4,415,090.60approvePass Action details Not available
22-3092 1  Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators)Compliance/Complaint Administrator: The Compliance Administrator for the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County 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: 04/07/2022 Unopposed Petition Number: 38 This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $23,604.28 Paid to Date: $23,604.28   Action details Not available
22-3094 1  Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators)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: 04/19/2022 Unopposed Petition Number: 23-1 This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $28,125.24 Paid to Date: $892,635.40recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3108 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP. Special State's Attorney(s): Steven M. Puiszis Case Name: A.F. Moore v. Joseph Berrios, et al. Case No.(s): 18 C 4888 Time period: 06/01/2021 - 10/29/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $21,719.89 Paid to Date: $240,214.86 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: ($5,219.96 on 12/14/2021) and ($16,499.93 on 01/11/2022)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3112 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Leinenweber Baroni & Daffada, LLC. Special State's Attorney(s): Justin L. Leinenweber Case Name: Brown v. Dart, et al. Case No.(s): 18 L 12632 Time period: 12/18/2021 - 01/14/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,370.15 Paid to Date: $18,626.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 02/28/2022recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3114 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Leinenweber Baroni & Daffada, LLC. Special State's Attorney(s): Justin L. Leinenweber Case Name: Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee v. Dart, et al. Case No.(s): L-CA-18-037 Time period: 08/21/2021 - 12/17/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $296.00 Paid to Date: $18,780.37 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 01/11/2022recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3116 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Leinenweber Baroni & Daffado, LLC. Special State's Attorney(s): Justin L. Leinenweber Case Name: Reyes v. Dart, et al. Case No.(s): 18 L 12511 Time period: 12/18/2021 - 01/14/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $6,805.61 Paid to Date: $22,615.75 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 02/28/2022recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3117 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC. Special State's Attorney(s): Justin L. Leinenweber Case Name: Tate v. Dart, et al. Case No.(s): 18 CH 2749 Time period: 10/09/2021 - 11/19/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,837.25 Paid to Date: $162,515.39 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 12/14/2021recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3118 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC. Special State's Attorney(s): Justin L. Leinenweber Case Name: Tate v. Dart, et al. Case No.(s): 18 CH 2749 Time period: 11/20/2021 - 12/17/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $10,457.25 Paid to Date: $162,515.39 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 01/11/2022recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3119 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: O’Connor & Battle, LLP. Special State's Attorney(s): Kenneth M. Battle Case Name: Andersen v. City of Chicago, et al. Case No.(s): 16 C 1963 Time period: 04/22/2021 - 06/03/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $10,664.50 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 12/14/2022recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3122 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 91 CR 22460 Date of This Order: 03/20/2022 Time period: 07/07/2021 - 03/15/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $12,866.25 Paid to Date: $7,589,064.63 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3123 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: SmithAmundsen, LLC Special State's Attorney(s): Moses Suarez Case Name: Vaughn, et al. v. Cook County, et al. Case No.(s): 20 L 10094 Time period: 07/01/2021 - 08/18/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $12,543.00 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 12/14/2021recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3131 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Breen & Pugh Special State's Attorney(s): Thomas M. Breen Case Name: People v. Michelle Papa, et al. Case No.(s): 19 AC 16201 Time period: 12/20/2019 - 03/08/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $13,523.50 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 11/02/2021recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3097 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Locke, Lord, Bissell & Liddell, LLP. Attorney(s): Roger R. Fross 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: 01/25/2022 Time period: 10/01/2021 - 12/31/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,074.00 Paid to Date: $515,369.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3098 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Locke, Lord, Bissell & Liddell, LLP. Attorney(s): Roger R. Fross Case Name: Shakman, et al. v. Cook County Assessor, et al Case No.(s): 69 C 2145 Date of This Order: 01/25/2022 Time period: 10/01/2021 - 12/31/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $22,131.60 Paid to Date: $1,600,226.33 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3135 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Winston & Strawn, LLP. Attorney(s): Dan K. Webb Case Name: Appointment Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 19 MR 00014 Date of This Order: 04/19/2022 Time period: 02/01/2022 - 03/31/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $2,426.42 Paid to Date: $97,739.44 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2912 1  Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation)Case: Hill, Ezra v. City of Harvey, et al. Case No: 17 C 4699 Settlement Amount: $250,000.00 Department: 1250-State’s Attorney Payable to: Ezra Hill and Vitale, Vickrey, Niro, Solon & Gasey LLP Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Subject matter: an allegation of civil rights violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2951 1  Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation)Case: Cummings Jr., Andre v. Thomas Dart, et al Case No: 20 C 3753 Settlement Amount: $1,300,000.00 Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Andre Cummings Jr. and The Blake Horwitz Law Firm, Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Subject matter: Alleged violation of civil rights.recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2974 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: Medina v. CCSAO Case No: 2019 CH 09070 Settlement Amount: $27,500.00 Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a FOIA violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2417 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Cochrane, James v. Dart et al. Case No: 20 C 0690 & 20 C 6496 Settlement Amount: $3,500.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Dolan Law Offices, PC & James Gordon Cochrane Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2560 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Lamon Weathers v Colon, et al. Case No: 19 C 5729 Settlement Amount: $7,500.00 Department: 4240-Cermak Health Services Payable to: Sidley Austin LLP Client Trust Account c/o Lamon Weathers Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation.recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2852 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Spillers v. Vanco Case No: 21 C 1877 Settlement Amount: $5,000.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Alfred Spillers Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2864 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Smith, Vincent v. Davis et al. Case No: 19 C 6738 Settlement Amount: $2,500.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Vincent Smith Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2869 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Jackson v. Preto et al. Case No: 21 C 2701 Settlement Amount: $4,000.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Gregory E. Kulis & Associates and Reginald Jackson Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil right violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2889 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Overall, Wayne v. Walsh Case No: 19 C 8238 Settlement Amount: $750.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Wayne Overall Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2894 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Aguirre, Antonio v County Case No: 19 C 130 Settlement Amount: $12,500.00 Department: 4240-Cermak Health Services Payable to: Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. and Antonio Aguirre Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation.recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2903 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Wilson v. Gunnishing et al. Case No: 19 C 6742 Settlement Amount: $4,000.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Earl Wilson Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil right violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2965 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Hernandez, Jamie v. Duharkic, et al. Case No: 20 C 4837 Settlement Amount: $4,000.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Jamie Hernandez Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2977 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Prince, Orlando v Dart et al. Case No: 18 C 3743 & 19 C 5897 Settlement Amount: $16,000.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Orlando E. Prince Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation.recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2978 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Walker, Laurence v. Scaccianoce, et al. Case No: 18 C 5240 Settlement Amount: $5,000.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Laurence Walker Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2985 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Hampton, Marcus v Cook County et al. Case No: 18 C 6346 Settlement Amount: $250,000.00 Department: 1231-Police Department Payable to: Marcus Hampton Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 06/22/2021 Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation.   Action details Not available
22-3134 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Patient Arrestees Report Period: Month Ending March 31,2022. Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestees Claims the month ending March 31, 2022. Payments total: $16,823.33recommend for receiving and filingPass Action details Not available
22-2143 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month Ending March 31, 2022 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending March 31, 2022. Payments total: $32,600.22recommend for receiving and filingPass Action details Not available
22-2777 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending April 30, 2022 Summary: Submitting for your information a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending April 30, 2022 Total Recoveries: $15,250.12- Number of Recoveries: 3recommend for receiving and filingPass Action details Not available
22-2952 1 James August - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: James August Job Title: Assistant Team Leader Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 6/4/2020; 8/12/2020; 8/24/2021 Incident/Activity: On June 4, 2020, Petitioner injured his left shoulder, right wrist and hand while restraining a resident. On August 12, 2020, Petitioner injured his left knee while restraining a resident. On August 24, 2021, Petitioner injured his left elbow and left knee when she fell to the ground while trying to restrain resident. Accidental Injuries: left shoulder, right wrist and hand; left knee; left elbow and left knee Petition and Order No: 20 WC 19390; 20 WC 20941 Claim Amount: $42,232.83 Attorney: Jason M. Whiteside and Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 4/5/2022 Prior/pending claims: 4/18/2016 ($9,440.25); 3/5/2017 ($53,586.70)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2953 1 Jason Earl - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Jason Earl Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 12/20/2018 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his front teeth, right shoulder, and lower back while trying to stop an inmate from jumping off the top tier. Accidental Injuries: front teeth, right shoulder, and lower back Petition and Order No: 20 WC 23291 Claim Amount: $77,520.00 Attorney: Frederick Weiss and the Law Offices of Weiss and Weiss Date of Subcommittee Approval: 3/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: 2/21/2013 ($18,203.19)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2954 1 Jennifer Escobedo - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Jennifer Escobedo Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 4/14/2021; 7/20/2021; 11/29/2021 Incident/Activity: On April 14, 2021, Petitioner injured her facial area when an inmate spat on her. On July 20, 2021, Petitioner injured her head, neck, right eye, lower back, right knee, left hand, and psyche during an altercation with an inmate. On November 29, 2021, Petitioner injured her right arm, right leg, neck, and tailbone when she leaned against a table that collapsed, causing her to fall to the ground. Accidental Injuries: facial area; head, neck, right eye, lower back, right knee, left hand, and psyche; right arm, right leg, neck, and tailbone Petition and Order No: 21 WC 23831 Claim Amount: $37,364.20 Attorney: Al Koritsaris and the Law Offices of Argionis & Assoiciates, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 4/5/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2955 1 Shenea Kirklin - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Shenea Kirklin Job Title: Probation Officer Department: Adult Probation Date of Incident: 3/1/2016 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her right shoulder and lumbar spine when she slipped and fell on black ice in the parking lot. Accidental Injuries: right shoulder and lumbar spine Petition and Order No: 16 WC 09707 Claim Amount: $32,578.10 Attorney: Steven Seidman and Seidman Margulis & Fairman, LLP Date of Subcommittee Approval: 4/5/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2956 1 Eric Lape - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Eric Lape Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 4/18/2019; 11/3/2021 Incident/Activity: On April 18, 2019, Petitioner injured his left shoulder, left knee, right elbow, right eye, and back when a detainee struck him, causing him to fall to the ground. On November 3, 2021, Petitioner injured his right arm, neck, and left jaw during an altercation with a detainee. Accidental Injuries: left shoulder, left knee, right elbow, right eye, and back; right arm, neck, and left jaw Petition and Order No: 19 WC 24987 Claim Amount: $61,290.25 Attorney: Parag Bhosale and Gardi & Haught, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 4/5/2022 Prior/pending claims: 5/6/2014 ($21,649.80)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2957 1 Bobby Mahaffey - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Bobby Mahaffey Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 1/26/2021 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured right hand and little finger while restraining a detainee. Accidental Injuries: right hand and little finger Petition and Order No: 21 WC 04884 Claim Amount: $4,184.46 Attorney: Mitchell Peskin and Millon & Peskin, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2958 1 Adam Mueller - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Adam Mueller Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 2/8/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner complained of right arm after escorting a detainee to a cell. Accidental Injuries: right arm and bicep Petition and Order No: 20 WC 04121 Claim Amount: $46,575.27 Attorney: Aaron Novasic and Gardi & Haught, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 3/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2959 1 Karen Purcell - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Karen Purcell Job Title: Correctional Sergeant Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 8/11/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her left knee and left ankle while running in response to a call for all available officers. Accidental Injuries: left knee and left ankle Petition and Order No: 19 WC 37476 Claim Amount: $32,137.26 Attorney: Kitra Killen and GWC Injury Lawyers, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 3/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-2960 1 Andre Sneed - 5/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Andre Sneed Job Title: Laborer I Department: Highway Date of Incident: 4/29/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right shoulder, head, neck, and lower back during a motor vehicle accident. Accidental Injuries: right shoulder, head, neck, and lower back Petition and Order No: 20 WC 15344 Claim Amount: $50,866.87 Attorney: Michael Youkhana and the Law Offices of Argionis & Assoiciates, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 4/5/2022 Prior/pending claims: 12/15/2016 (pending); 6/30/2017 (pending); 3/12/2020 (pending)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3035 1 Pipelayo Akinyemi - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Pipelayo Akinyemi Job Title: Nurse Department: Ambulatory/ Community Health Network Date of Incident: 12/10/2012; 03/05/2014; 03/27/2015; 06/09/2016; 05/30/2017; 04/18/2018 Incident/Activity: On December 10, 2012, Petitioner injured her right wrist when she fell off a chair. On March 5, 2014, Petitioner injured her right knee when she fell. On March 27, 2015, Petitioner injured her back while changing a patient dressing. On June 9, 2016, Petitioner injured her back while pulling a cart. On May 30, 2017, Petitioner injured her back when reaching to open a door. On April 18, 2018, Petitioner injured her back while preventing a patient fall. Accidental Injuries: Right wrist, right knee, back Petition and Order No: 14 WC 11173; 15 WC 21236l 18 WC 03867; 18 WC 03868; 18 WC 03869; 18 WC 18136 Claim Amount: $54,000.00 Attorney: Romaker Law Firm Date of Subcommittee Approval: 04/0/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3039 1 Shronda Baldwin - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Shronda Baldwin Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 04/26/2018; 10/24/2018; 05/04/2019 Incident/Activity: On April 26, 2018, Petitioner injured her head when she was breaking up a fight between residents. On October 24, 2018, Petitioner injured her left hand, back, and neck when she fell. On May 4, 2019, Petitioner injured her head, neck, back, and left knee in an altercation with a resident. Accidental Injuries: Head, left hand, back, neck, left knee Petition and Order No: 19 WC 15975; 19 WC 15976; 19 WC 15977 Claim Amount: $41,251.50 Attorney: Muelhausen & Stefani Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3041 1 Lester Campbell - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Lester Campbell Job Title: Clerk Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court Date of Incident: 03/24/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner contracted COVID-19 in the workplace Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 20 WC 09916 Claim Amount: $8,726.50 Attorney: John S. Eliasik Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3042 1 Jamica Davis - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Jamica Davis Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 11/14/2013; 02/16/2015 Incident/Activity: On November 14, 2013, Petitioner injured her left knee when she fell from a chair. On February 16, 2015, Petitioner injured her bilateral knees walking downstairs. Accidental Injuries: Bilateral legs Petition and Order No: 15 WC 003896 Claim Amount: $1,000.00 Attorney: Goldstein, Bender & Romanoff Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3043 1 Cheryl Johnson - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Cheryl Johnson Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 03/21/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner contracted COVID-19 in the workplace. Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 20 WC 11108 Claim Amount: $8,324.60 Attorney: Akin Law Office, LLC. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: 12/4/1993 ($1,000.00); 01/16/2017 ($16,661.31); 07/15/2018 ($10,000.00)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3044 1 Donald Loy - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Donald Loy Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 09/26/2012; 08/26/2015 Incident/Activity: On September 26, 2012, Petitioner injured his back during an inmate altercation. On August 26, 2015, Petitioner injured his bilateral shoulders and left leg during an inmate altercation. Accidental Injuries: Back, bilateral shoulders, left leg. Petition and Order No: 12 WC 37880; 17 WC 25338 Claim Amount: $68,022.39 Attorney: Krol, Bongiorno & Given Date of Subcommittee Approval: 04/05/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3046 1 Deovonta Moses - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Deovonta Moses Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 01/11/2020; 02/13/2020; 11/13/2020; 01/06/2021 Incident/Activity: On January 11, 2020, Petitioner injured his left knee, left arm, and head when attacked by a resident. On February 13, 2020, Petitioner injured his right hand while restraining a resident. On November 13, 2020, Petitioner injured his right knee and back while restraining a resident. On January 6, 2021, Petitioner injured his neck, left shoulder, and left leg while restraining a resident. Accidental Injuries: Left leg, left arm, head, right hand, right leg, back, neck, left shoulder Petition and Order No: 21 WC 024594 Claim Amount: $24,999.00 Attorney: Gardi & Haught, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3047 1 Vanessa Owens - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Vanessa Owens Job Title: Clerk Department: Stroger Hospital Date of Incident: 04/15/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner contracted COVID-19 in the workplace. Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 20 WC 16991 Claim Amount: $10,000.00 Attorney: Rubens, Kress & Mulholland Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3048 1 Madeline Ramos - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Madeline Ramos Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 04/29/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner suffered psychological damages when an inmate brushed her left breast. Accidental Injuries: Psychological Petition and Order No: 20 WC 003251 Claim Amount: $142,427.25 Attorney: Hetherington, Karpel & Bobber, LLC. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3049 1 Tracey Reyes - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Tracey Reyes Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 03/29/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner contracted COVID-19 in the workplace. Accidental Injuries: Respiratory Petition and Order No: 20 WC 13167 Claim Amount: $8,006.40 Attorney: Krol, Bongiorno & Given, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3050 1 Andre Rogers - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Andre Rogers Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 01/25/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right shoulder during an altercation with an inmate. Accidental Injuries: Right shoulder Petition and Order No: 20 WC 04419 Claim Amount: $54,024.00 Attorney: Argionis & Associates Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3051 1 Victor Vasquez - 05-11-2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Victor Vasquez Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 02/22/2018; 11/19/2021 Incident/Activity: On February 22, 2018, Petitioner injured his left arm and left wrist while restraining a detainee. On November 19, 2021, Petitioner injured his left ring finger while searching a bag of contraband. Accidental Injuries: Left arm, left hand, left ring finger Petition and Order No: 18 WC 07316 Claim Amount: $42,916.65 Attorney: Marker & Crannell, PC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 04/05/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3093 1 James Andres - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: James Andres Job Title: Carpenter Foreman Department: Facilities Management Date of Incident: 10/09/2017; 09/23/2021 Incident/Activity: On October 9, 2017, Petitioner injured his right shoulder when he slipped and fell and liquid on the floor. On September 23, 2021, Petitioner injured his lower back while removing floor tiles. Accidental Injuries: Right shoulder; Lower back Petition and Order No: 18 WC 31297 Claim Amount: $56,946.19 Attorney: Horwitz Horwitz & Associates, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: 07/19/1999 ($21,854.25)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3096 1 Kathleen Brock - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Kathleen Brock Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 01/23/2018; 09/16/2018; 07/23/2019; 09/30/2020 Incident/Activity: On January 23, 2018, Petitioner injured her lower back while separating residents. On September 16, 2018, Petitioner injured her right arm while separating residents. On July 13, 2019, Petitioner injured her right shoulder and lower back while separating residents. On September 30, 2020, Petitioner injured her right hip and lower back while separating residents. Accidental Injuries: Lower back; Right arm; Right shoulder; Right hip Petition and Order No: 18 WC 12344, 18 WC 12731; 18 WC 30214; 19 WC 23498; 20 WC 28465 Claim Amount: $64,615.20 Attorney: Saks Robinson & Rittenberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 04/05/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3099 1 Roger Dickman - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Roger Dickman Job Title: Carpenter Department: Facilities Management Date of Incident: 04/26/2021 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his neck and right shoulder while removing courtroom benches. Accidental Injuries: Neck; Right shoulder Petition and Order No: 21 WC 17206 Claim Amount: $87,173.00 Attorney: Leonard Law Group, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3101 1 John Fitzmaurice - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: John Fitzmaurice Job Title: Painter Department: Facilities Management Date of Incident: 01/29/2018 Incident/Activity: On January 29, 2018, Petitioner injured his left shoulder, left hand, and right hand lifting paint cans. Accidental Injuries: Left shoulder; Left hand, Right hand Petition and Order No: 18 WC 04989; 19 WC 01384 Claim Amount: $35,000.00 Attorney: Topper and Weiss, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 04/05/2022 Prior/pending claims: 05/31/2011 ($16,741.00)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3102 1 Shana Ford - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Shana Ford Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 08/09/2020; 09/20/2020 Incident/Activity: On August 9, 2020, Petitioner injured her left shoulder and lower back restraining residents. On September 20, 2020, Petitioner injured her lower back, left shoulder, and right leg restraining residents. Accidental Injuries: Left shoulder; Lower back; Right leg Petition and Order No: 21 WC 01222 Claim Amount: $33,925.25 Attorney: Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3103 1 Massimo Grassano - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Massimo Grassano Job Title: Electrician Department: Facilities Management Date of Incident: 12/13/2018; 12/01/2020 Incident/Activity: On December 13, 2018, Petitioner injured his right wrist while drilling through concrete. On December 1, 2020, Petitioner injured his right index finger while drilling through a wall. Accidental Injuries: Right wrist; Right index finger Petition and Order No: 21 WC 05756; 21 WC 05755 Claim Amount: $33,600.00 Attorney: Ankin Law Office, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 04/05/2022 Prior/pending claims: 04/05/2016 ($8,828.52)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3104 1 Antione Greer - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Antione Greer Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 09/09/2020; 09/23/2020 Incident/Activity: On September 9, 2020, Petitioner injured his right hand in an altercation with a detainee. On September 23, 2020, Petitioner injured his right leg and groin while chasing a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Right hand; Right leg and groin Petition and Order No: 20 WC 23318 Claim Amount: $45,044.15 Attorney: Gordon & Centracchio, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/22 Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3105 1 Glenda Jacobs - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Glenda Jacobs Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 02/29/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her right shoulder and lower back after she tripped and fell into a metal cabinet. Accidental Injuries: Right shoulder; Lower back Petition and Order No: 20 WC 18737 Claim Amount: $32,500.00 Attorney: Vrdolyak Law Group Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: 02/14/2007 ($24,233.39); 06/26/2011, 06/21/2012 ($17,413.88); 03/04/2014 ($27,819.99)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3106 1 Jauntanne Mayes - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Jauntanne Mayes Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 09/09/2019; 03/08/2020; 09/04/2020; 06/02/2021; 07/26/2021 Incident/Activity: On September 9, 2019, Petitioner injured her head and neck while restraining residents. On March 8, 2020, Petitioner injured her left finger and lower back while restraining residents. On September 4, 2020, Petitioner injured her lower back while restraining residents. On June 2, 2021, Petitioner injured her right shoulder and right arm when the elevator doors slammed shut on her. On July 26, 2021, Petitioner injured her left arm while restraining residents. Accidental Injuries: Head; Neck; Left finger; Lower back; Right shoulder; Right arm; Left arm Petition and Order No: 21 WC 01586; 21 WC 01585 Claim Amount: $45,663.90 Attorney: Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: 08/14/2021 (N/A)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3136 1 Erick Bucio - 05/09/2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Erick Bucio Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 09/22/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left shoulder, left arm and chest while performing training exercises. Accidental Injuries: Left shoulder, left arm and chest Petition and Order No: 21 WC 1275 Claim Amount: $52,293.13 Attorney: Burnes and Libman Date of Subcommittee Approval: 03/15/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3137 1 Leon Norwood - 05/09/2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Leon Norwood (deceased) Shirley Norwood administrator Job Title: Engineering Assistant Department: Highway Date of Incident: 09/06/2016 Incident/Activity: Petitioner fell while walking on uneven surface Accidental Injuries: Right leg, Back Petition and Order No: 16 WC 34992 Claim Amount: $77,518.00 Attorney: Vrdolyak Law Group Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/08/2022 Prior/pending claims: 06/04/1997 ($1.00); 12/01/2008 ($10,952.00)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3138 1 Kesha Marion - 05/09/2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Kesha Marion Job Title: Administrative Assistant I Department: Sheriff Date of Incident: 11/01/2017 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her left knee when she fell on misplaced office equipment. Accidental Injuries: Left leg Petition and Order No: 18WC192 Claim Amount: $38,137.00 Attorney: Parente and Norem P.C. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/08/2022 Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3139 1 Petra Gumbel-Pritchett - 05/09/2022Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Petra Gumbel-Pritchett Job Title: Correctional Sergeant Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 03/13/2021 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her right knee and right ankle while stepping on broken tile in shift commander’s office Accidental Injuries: Right leg Petition and Order No: 21WC10585 Claim Amount: $17,469.47 Attorney: Burnes and Libman Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3142 1 Daniel Ribaldo - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Daniel Ribaldo Job Title: Correctional Sergeant Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 12/19/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left knee during a use of force altercation with a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Left knee Petition and Order No: 20 WC 001800 Claim Amount: $19,787.71 Attorney: Law Offices of Timothy N. Henderson Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/Arecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3143 1 Deada Wright - 05/11/22Workers' Compensation ClaimsEmployee: Deada Wright Job Title: Licensed Practice Nurse II Department: Cermak Health Services Date of Incident: 08/29/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her back, left hand, left leg, right leg, and right foot when she tripped while getting off an elevator. Accidental Injuries: Back, Left hand, Left leg, Right leg, Right foot Petition and Order No: 20 WC 24351 Claim Amount: $10,985.32 Attorney: Briskman Briskman & Greenberg Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: 05/31/2017 ($5,552.77)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3185 1 22-3185 Risk Management Workers Compensation Settlement (Claim No. 201705260)Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS (RISK MANAGEMENT) Employee: Mallett, Annette Job Title: Bldng Srvc Wrkr SEIU 73 Department: Stroger Hospital Of Cook Cnty Date of Incident: 10/20/2017 Incident/Activity: The employee injured leg while working (Left leg) Accidental Injuries: Lower Leg Petition and Order No: 18 WC 015679 Claim Amount: $2,333.40 Attorney: James J. Marszalek, Marszalek & Marszalek 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.recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3239 1 22-3239 Risk Management Workers Compensation Settlement (Claim No. 202009039)Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS (RISK MANAGEMENT) Employee: Thomas, Sir John Job Title: 3999.In-House Registry Nurse Department: Cermak Health Services Date of Incident: 4/27/2020 Incident/Activity: The employee was exposed to Covid-19. (COVID-19) Accidental Injuries: Lungs Petition and Order No: 20 WC 21413 Claim Amount: $4,183.45 Attorney: Josh Rudolfi, Ankin Law Office, LLC 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.recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3240 1 22-3240 Risk Management Workers Compensation Settlement (Claim No. 202110818)Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS (RISK MANAGEMENT) Employee: Garner, Craig Job Title: 1360.Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 6/14/2021 Incident/Activity: The employee was doing physical training and injured his hamstring. (Right leg) Accidental Injuries: Upper Leg Petition and Order No: 21WC021091 Claim Amount: $15,233.40 Attorney: Emiliano Perez Jr., Aceves & Perez, PC 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.recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
22-3184 1 Receive and File - Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments – March 2022Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 3/1/2022 - 3/31/2022 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending March 2022. Payments total 1,606,310.53recommend for receiving and filingPass Action details Not available
22-2989 1 Analysis of Revenues and Expenses as of 3/31/2022ReportAnalysis of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending 3/31/2022recommend for receiving and filingPass Action details Not available
22-3217 1  ReportREPORT Department: CCH Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: May 2022 Summary: This report is provided in accordance with Resolution 14-4311 approved by the County Board on 7/23/14 recommend for receiving and filingPass Action details Not available
22-2825 1 SALARY REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR COOK COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH TERMS BEGINNING IN DECEMBER OF 2022 AND DECEMBER OF 2024OrdinancePROPOSED SUBSTITUTE FO FILE 22-2825 (Finance Committee 5/11/2022) Sponsored by: STANLEY MOORE, BRANDON JOHNSON, ALMA E. ANAYA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BILL LOWRY, DEBORAH SIMS, LARRY SUFFREDIN, SCOTT R. BRITTON and DONNA MILLER, Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR COOK COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH TERMS BEGINNING IN DECEMBER OF 2022 AND DECEMBER OF 2024 WHEREAS, the County of Cook (“Cook County” or “County”) is a home rule unit pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution; and WHEREAS, as a home rule unit, Cook County may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 9(b) of the 1970 Illinois Constitution provides that an increase or decrease in the salary of an elected officer of any unit of local government shall not take effect during the term for which that officer is elected; and WHEREAS, the Local Government Officer Compensation Act (50 ILCS 145/ 1, et seq.) provides that the salary of elected officers of uaccept as substitutedPass Action details Not available
22-2825 2 SALARY REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION FOR COOK COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH TERMS BEGINNING IN DECEMBER OF 2022 AND DECEMBER OF 2024OrdinancePROPOSED SUBSTITUTE FO FILE 22-2825 (Finance Committee 5/11/2022) Sponsored by: STANLEY MOORE, BRANDON JOHNSON, ALMA E. ANAYA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BILL LOWRY, DEBORAH SIMS, LARRY SUFFREDIN, SCOTT R. BRITTON and DONNA MILLER, Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE FOR SALARY INCREASES FOR COOK COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS WITH TERMS BEGINNING IN DECEMBER OF 2022 AND DECEMBER OF 2024 WHEREAS, the County of Cook (“Cook County” or “County”) is a home rule unit pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution; and WHEREAS, as a home rule unit, Cook County may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 9(b) of the 1970 Illinois Constitution provides that an increase or decrease in the salary of an elected officer of any unit of local government shall not take effect during the term for which that officer is elected; and WHEREAS, the Local Government Officer Compensation Act (50 ILCS 145/ 1, et seq.) provides that the salary of elected officers of urecommend for deferral as substitutedPass Action details Not available
22-2948 1  Payment ApprovalPROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Action: Approval of Court-Ordered Payment Payee: Center for Conflict Resolution, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Dispute resolution services Fiscal Impact: $131,867.16 Accounts: 11322.1310.10155.520830 (Professional Services) Contract Number(s): N/A Summary: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS SPECIAL ORDER NO. 2022-14 SUBJECT: DISPUTE RESOLUTION FUND, DISBURSEMENT The circuit clerk having collected dispute resolution fees during the year 2021, pursuant to the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Center Act, 710 ILCS 20/1, et seq., and Cook County Cir. Ct. G.O. No. 19.2 (eff. March 9, 1989); The circuit clerk having deposited said fees into the dispute resolution fund; The amount of the dispute resolution fees collected by the circuit clerk in the year 2021 and available for funding having totaled $131,867.16; The Center for Conflict Resolution, 11 E. Adams St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60603, (Center)recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available