22-4543
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 06/15/2022 | approve | Pass |
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22-4011
| 1 | | | Report | 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: June 1, 2022 to June 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 period. | recommend for receiving and filing | Pass |
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22-4419
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators) | 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: 06/14/2022
Unopposed Petition Number: 40
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $25,874.29
Paid to Date: $1,220,735.89 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4420
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators) | 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: 06/22/2022
Unopposed Petition Number: 41
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $14,180.00
Paid to Date: $1,250,173.60 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4421
| 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: 06/08/2022
Unopposed Petition Number: 159
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $58,395.59
Paid to Date: $4,491,216.85 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4422
| 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: 06/23/2022
Unopposed Petition Number: 160
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $30,295.19
Paid to Date: $4,547,720.44 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4424
| 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: 06/01/2022
Unopposed Petition Number: 23-2
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $8,503.58
Paid to Date: $920,760.64 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4425
| 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: 06/09/2022
Unopposed Petition Number: 23-3
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $13,659.99
Paid to Date: $920,760.64 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4426
| 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: 06/30/2022
Unopposed Petition Number: 25-1
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $24,916.66
Paid to Date: $971,922.15 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4427
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators) | Compliance/Complaint Administrator: Cardelle Spangler
Case Name: Shakman, et al., v. Cook County Recorder of Deeds, et al.
Case No.(s): 69 C 2145
Date of This Order: 06/14/2022
Unopposed Petition Number: 266
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $72.50
Paid to Date: $3,477,467.28 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4373
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys) | Firm: Ancel Glink, P.C.
Special State's Attorney(s): Thomas G. DiCianni
Case Name: Wilson v. Trutenko, et al.
Case No.(s): 21 C 3487
Time period: 09/01/2021 - 12/31/2021
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $27,017.50
Paid to Date: $28,727.00 via CounselLink
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: ($7,260.00 (amount was reduced by the Court by $259.00) on 10/05/2021), ($9,638.00 on 11/02/2021), ($4,218.00 on 12/14/2021), ($1,517.00 on 01/11/2022) and ($4,643.50 on 02/08/2022) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4374
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys) | Firm: Anderson, Rasor & Partners, LLP.
Special State's Attorney(s): Mark Lura
Case Name: Sasho Belyanov v. John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital
Case No.(s): 20 L 5407
Time period: 10/01/2020 - 09/30/2021
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $14,875.22
Paid to Date: $0.00
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: ($5,259.90 on 02/24/2021), ($2,227.25 on 06/22/2021), ($4,502.07 on 09/21/2021) and ($2,886.00 on 12/14/2021) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4376
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys) | Firm: Law Offices of John C. Coyne
Special State's Attorney(s): John C. Coyne
Case Name: Reyes v. Guevara, et al.
Case No.(s): 18 C 1028
Time period: 05/26/2021 - 11/23/2021
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $18,870.00
Paid to Date: $0.00
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 02/08/2022 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4380
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys) | Firm: Odelson & Sterk, LTD.
Special State's Attorney(s): Burton S. Odelson
Case Name: Bless v. Cook County, et al.
Case No.(s): 13 C 4217
Time period: 07/19/2021 - 08/17/2021
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $925.00
Paid to Date: $72,871.40
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 12/14/2021 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4398
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys) | Firm: Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC.
Special State's Attorney(s): Justin L. Leinenweber
Case Name: Consolino v. Dart, et al.
Case No.(s): 17 C 9011
Time period: 09/11/2021 - 11/19/2021
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,195.50
Paid to Date: $50,104.55
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 12/14/2021 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4402
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys) | Firm: Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC.
Special State's Attorney(s): Justin L. Leinenweber
Case Name: Consolino v. Dart, et al.
Case No.(s): 17 C 9011
Time period: 11/20/2021 - 12/17/2021
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $995.50
Paid to Date: $50,104.55
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 01/11/2022 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4403
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys) | Firm: Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC.
Special State's Attorney(s): Justin L. Leinenweber
Case Name: Consolino v. Dart, et al.
Case No.(s): 17 C 9011
Time period: 12/18/2021 - 01/14/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $459.00
Paid to Date: $50,104.55
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 02/08/2022 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4408
| 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: 12/18/2021 - 01/14/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $4,733.25
Paid to Date: $172,972.64
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 02/08/2022 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4428
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor
Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke
Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 00-1-128045
Date of This Order: 06/30/2022
Time period: 05/04/2022 - 06/10/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $10,300.00
Paid to Date: $7,626,488.38
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4429
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor
Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke
Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 00-1-128045
Date of This Order: 06/30/2022
Time period: 02/01/2022 - 04/28/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $16,043.00
Paid to Date: $7,626,488.38
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4430
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | 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: 06/28/2022
Time period: 03/16/2022 - 05/31/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $12,450.00
Paid to Date: $7,626,488.38
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4431
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: 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: 07/08/2022
Time period: 02/01/2022 - 03/31/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: Lawrence Oliver II - $25,691.50. To: Sidley Austin - $4,176.30. To: FTI Consulting - $13,362.75
Paid to Date: $73,750.46
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4432
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | 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: 07/08/2022
Time period: 04/01/2022 - 05/31/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: Lawrence Oliver II - $21,929.50. To: Sidley Austin - $17,109.66. To: FTI Consulting - $44,917.00
Paid to Date: $73,750.46
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4433
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | 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: 05/17/2022
Time period: 03/22/2022 - 05/17/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $6,893.00
Paid to Date: $0.00
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4434
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC.
Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy
Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 88 CR 230902
Date of This Order: 07/05/2022
Time period: 03/22/2022 - 07/01/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $46,698.34
Paid to Date: $0.00
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4435
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC.
Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy
Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 96 CR 2563801
Date of This Order: 07/05/2022
Time period: 03/22/2022 - 07/03/2022
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $53,545.50
Paid to Date: $0.00
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-3980
| 1 | | V.M., V.M. (minors) | Child Protection Division | Attorney/Payee: Debjani Desai
Presenter: Same
Fees: $5,000.00
Service Rendered for court-appointed representation of indigent respondent(s): legal representation
Name(s) of respondent(s): N/A
In Re: V.M., V.M. (minors)
Case No(s): 20JA238, 20JA239 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4353
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation) | Case: Williams, Taphia v. Cook County Sheriff Dart, et al.
Case No: 18 C 01456
Settlement Amount: $336,800.00
Department: Office of the Sheriff
Payable to: Thedford Garber Law
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Subject matter: Alleged violation of civil rights. | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4253
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) | Case: Williams, Heather C. v. County of Cook
Case No: 20 CH 04143
Settlement Amount: $42,500.00
Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Payable to: Heather Williams and Jeffrey & Erwin LLP
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4234
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation) | Case: Derrick Hopkins (Est. Sharron Brown) vs. Cook County
Case No: 19 L 13941
Settlement Amount: $5,000,000.00
Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Payable to: Multiple (See Attachment A)
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Subject matter: Settlement of a Medical Malpractice Claim | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4300
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) | Case: Larry Chatman v. CCSAO
Case No: 2021 CH 2504
Settlement Amount: $8,156.97
Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney
Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4301
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) | Case: The Exoneration Project v. CCSAO
Case No: 2020 CH 04817
Settlement Amount: $30,000.00
Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney
Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation. | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4302
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) | Case: Illinois EPA v. Oak Forest Health Center
Case No: PCB 2022-096
Settlement Amount: $10,000.00
Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney
Payable to: Illinois EPA
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: An allegation of failure to file Air Emissions Reports | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4053
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Minnion, Torey v. Smith et al.
Case No: 19 C 3336
Settlement Amount: $5,000.00
Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: Torey Minnion
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4056
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Folino v. Gilco Scaffolding et al.
Case No: 20 L 1193
Settlement Amount: $20,000.00
Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Payable to: Mirella Capellupo Siwik
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of premises liability | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4098
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Jackson, Delvin v. Holmes, et al
Case No: 16 C 11581
Settlement Amount: $3,000.00
Department: 1239- Department of Corrections
Payable to: Delvin Jackson - N50583
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4132
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Howard, Travon v. Evans et al.
Case No: 19 C 5146
Settlement Amount: $2,000.00
Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County
Payable to: Travon Howard
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4179
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Ball, Cherish v. Harris
Case No: 21 C 5597
Settlement Amount: 25,000.00
Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: Cherish Ball
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4193
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Davis, Charles v. Dart, et al.
Case No: 20 C 5264
Settlement Amount: $7,000.00
Department: 1239-Department of Corrections
Payable to: Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. and Charles Davis
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4229
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Taylor, Ervin, Ervin AKA Taylor Irving v. Nassbaum
Case No: 19 C 6235
Settlement Amount: $1,500.00
Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: Ervin James Taylor Irving James Taylor
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | approve as amended in the errata | Pass |
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22-4405
| 1 | | | Report | Department: Risk Management
Report Title: File and Receive Patient Arrestees
Report Period: Months ending May 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestees Claims for the months ending May 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022. Payments total: $15,635.21 | recommend for receiving and filing | Pass |
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22-4400
| 1 | | | Report | Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims
Report Period: Months Ending May 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the months ending May 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022. Payments total $14,933.90 | recommend for receiving and filing | Pass |
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22-4055
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries
Report Period: Month ending 06/30/2022
Summary: Submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 06/30/2022; Total Recoveries: 2 Recovery Total: $5,743.34 | recommend for receiving and filing | Pass |
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22-4034
| 1 | | Guadalupe Gonzalez - 7/27/2022 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Guadalupe Gonzalez
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 09/08/2020; 09/17/2021
Incident/Activity: Petitioner fell on stairs while working; Petitioner injured her right hand while reaching in a lock box
Accidental Injuries: left hand; right hand
Petition and Order No: 20WC23091;21WC27586
Claim Amount: $20,404.06
Attorney: Ankin Law Office
Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a
Prior/pending claims: n/a | approve | Pass |
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22-4035
| 1 | | Billy McNeal - 07/27/2022 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Billy McNeal
Job Title: Janitor II
Department: Facilities
Date of Incident: 03/05/2020
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left leg after falling on a wet surface
Accidental Injuries: Left leg
Petition and Order No: 20WC09153
Claim Amount: $7,250.00
Attorney: Ankin Law Office
Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a
Prior/pending claims: n/a | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4142
| 1 | | Robert Bansley - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Robert Bansley
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Department of Corrections
Date of Incident: 02/04/2013
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his neck sand right shoulder when he slipped and fell to the ground.
Accidental Injuries: Neck, right shoulder
Petition and Order No: 13 WC 13331
Claim Amount: $142,500.00
Attorney: Karchmar & Stone
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: n/a | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4144
| 1 | | Jesus Barajas - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Jesus Barajas
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Department of Corrections
Date of Incident: 10/15/2014
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his lower back and bilateral legs when he slipped and fell to the ground.
Accidental Injuries: Lower back, bilateral legs
Petition and Order No: 15 WC 16540
Claim Amount: $84,979.13
Attorney: Richard O. Greenfield
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: n/a | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4147
| 1 | | Gregory Newsome - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Gregory Newsome
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Department of Corrections
Date of Incident: 12/01/2017
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left hand restraining a detainee.
Accidental Injuries: Left hand
Petition and Order No: 18 WC 00793
Claim Amount: $36,996.90
Attorney: Seidman, Margulis & Fairman, LLP
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: n/a | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4148
| 1 | | Deneen Sydnor - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Deneen Sydnor
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Date of Incident: 05/29/2020
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her right writ while restraining a resident.
Accidental Injuries: Right wrist
Petition and Order No: 21 WC 23587
Claim Amount: $19,128.96
Attorney: Thomas Law
Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a
Prior/pending claims: n/a | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4150
| 1 | | Victor Tamayo - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Victor Tamayo
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Department of Corrections
Date of Incident: 02/01/2020
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right hamstring and lower back when he slipped and fell to the ground.
Accidental Injuries: Right hamstring, lower back.
Petition and Order No: 20 WC 03890
Claim Amount: $59,859.08
Attorney: Argionis & Associates, LLC
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: n/a | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4153
| 1 | | Travaris Thomas - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Travaris Thomas
Job Title: Storekeeper
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Date of Incident: 09/09/2019
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right hand while distributing water.
Accidental Injuries: Right hand
Petition and Order No: 20 WC 02870
Claim Amount: $10,200.00
Attorney: Herrera Law Group
Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a
Prior/pending claims: n/a | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4155
| 1 | | William Vanderveen - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: William Vanderveen
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Date of Incident: 02/18/2020
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his back, left shoulder, chest and neck while restraining a resident.
Accidental Injuries: Back, left shoulder, chest and neck.
Petition and Order No: 20 WC 16454
Claim Amount: $29,289.75
Attorney: Saks, Robinson & Rittenberg, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: n/a | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4235
| 1 | | Danford Bennett - 7/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Danford Bennett
Job Title: Investigator
Department: Court Services Division
Date of Incident: 12/14/2011
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his back in a motor vehicle accident.
Accidental Injuries: Back
Petition and Order No: 12 WC 32942
Claim Amount: $500.00
Attorney: Patrick Ryan and Cohn, Lambert, Ryan & Schneider, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: 1/3/1995 and 4/26/1996 ($12,518.90) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4236
| 1 | | Steve M. Harsley - 7/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Steve M. Harsley
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 11/10/2015
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left shoulder when he slipped while guiding a handcuffed detainee down the stairs.
Accidental Injuries: Left Shoulder
Petition and Order No: 16 WC 26767; 17 WC 04201
Claim Amount: $50,814.00
Attorney: Mark DePaolo and DePaolo & Zadeikis
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 6/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: 1/2/2017 (pending) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4237
| 1 | | Vladimir Hristov - 7/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Vladimir Hristov
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 7/19/2018
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his bilateral eyes, right jaw, right knee, right wrist, right shoulder, and lower back during an altercation with a detainee that ended on the floor.
Accidental Injuries: Bilateral Eyes, Right Jaw, Right Knee, Right Wrist, Right Shoulder, and Lower Back
Petition and Order No: 20 WC 12360
Claim Amount: $58,790.94
Attorney: Marc Stookal and Nilson, Stookal, Gleason & Caputo, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 6/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4238
| 1 | | Xavier Jones - 7/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Xavier Jones
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Date of Incident: 7/7/2016; 3/14/2019; 9/20/2022
Incident/Activity: On July 7, 2016, Petitioner injured his right wrist, right knee, and right ankle while applying physical restraint to a resident. On March 14, 2019, Petitioner injured his right elbow and right wrist while applying physical restraint on resident. On September 20, 2020, Petitioner injured his left shoulder during an altercation with two residents.
Accidental Injuries: Right Wrist, Right Knee, Right Ankle, Right Elbow, and Left Shoulder
Petition and Order No: 16 WC 27998; 19 WC 08614
Claim Amount: $39,834.39
Attorney: Jordan Browen and Costa Ivone, LLC
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 6/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: 4/29/2003 ($2,500.00) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4239
| 1 | | Reginald Murphy - 7/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Reginald Murphy
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 8/27/2020
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right knee while restraining a detainee.
Accidental Injuries: Right Knee
Petition and Order No: 20 WC 25012
Claim Amount: $13,771.00
Attorney: Matthew Harding and Steven J. Malman & Associates
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: 5/22/2018 ($8,436.60) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4352
| 1 | | Christopher Green - 07/27/2022 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Christopher Green
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist
Department: JTDC
Date of Incident: 11/02/2019
Incident/Activity: Petitioner was injured when he was involved in an altercation with a detainee
Accidental Injuries: Left leg, head, lower back
Petition and Order No: 19WC33776
Claim Amount: $131,664.00
Attorney: Block, Klukas, Manzella
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 04/05/2022
Prior/pending claims: 04/16/2017 ($39,518.50) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4366
| 1 | | Antonio Perez - 7/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Antonio Perez
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 8/8/2020
Incident/Activity: Petitioner alleged he contracted the Covid-19 virus at work.
Accidental Injuries: Whole Body
Petition and Order No: 20 WC 21415
Claim Amount: $8,006.40
Attorney: Jason Carroll and Aleksy Belcher, LLC
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: 7/22/2016 ($36,168.20) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4367
| 1 | | Osbaldo Espinoza - 7/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Osbaldo Espinoza
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 5/5/2021
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left shoulder while delivering food with a pushcart.
Accidental Injuries: Left Shoulder
Petition and Order No: 21 WC 17202
Claim Amount: $12,736.80
Attorney: Patricia Lannon Kus and Lannon, Lannon & Barr, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4378
| 1 | | James Cain - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: James Cain
Job Title: Carpenter
Department: Stroger Hospital
Date of Incident: 04/30/2014
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left ankle while stepping down from a ladder.
Accidental Injuries: Left Ankle
Petition and Order No: 15 WC 37287
Claim Amount: $4,853.98
Attorney: Horwitz Horwitz & Associates
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4379
| 1 | | David Evans - 7/27/2022 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: David Evans
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 12/16/2015
Incident/Activity: Petitioner was injured after striking a wheelchair
Accidental Injuries: Back, Ribs, Left leg
Petition and Order No: 3,160.48
Claim Amount: $3,160.48
Attorney: Dworkin and Maciariello
Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a
Prior/pending claims: 07/21/2006 ($40,000.00); 08/26/2010 ($16,500.00); 06/17/2015 ($9,771.00) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4381
| 1 | | Richard Collazo - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Richard Collazo
Job Title: Deputy Sheriff
Department: Sheriff’s Department
Date of Incident: 09/08/2018
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right shoulder when he fell of a porch after serving summons.
Accidental Injuries: Right Shoulder
Petition and Order No: 18 WC 35555
Claim Amount: $61,040.25
Attorney: Law Office of Larry J. Coven
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4382
| 1 | | Owen Gibson - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Owen Gibson
Job Title: Motor Vehicle Driver
Department: Motor Fuel Tax Illinois First
Date of Incident: 05/06/2018
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his lower back, left arm, and left shoulder lifting a tree off the ground.
Accidental Injuries: Lower Back; Left Arm; Left Shoulder
Petition and Order No: 19 WC 13860
Claim Amount: $41,650.69
Attorney: Gordon & Centracchio, LLC
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4383
| 1 | | Armando Lopez - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Armando Lopez
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 06/21/2021
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left hand and left knee while performing a takedown of a detainee.
Accidental Injuries: Left Hand; Left Knee
Petition and Order No: 21 WC 18113
Claim Amount: $7,970.96
Attorney: Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: 11/23/2020 ($16,686.00) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4385
| 1 | | Darrin Lowery - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Darrin Lowery
Job Title: Team Leader
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Date of Incident: 06/22/2020; 1/06/2021; 10/18/2021
Incident/Activity: On June 22, 2020, Petitioner injured his back, right leg, and right arm restraining a resident. On January 6, 2021, Petitioner injured his lower back and left leg restraining a resident. On October 18, 2021, Petitioner injured his right leg and lower back restraining a resident.
Accidental Injuries: Back, Right Leg, Right Arm; Left Leg; Right Leg
Petition and Order No: 21 WC 01446
Claim Amount: $18,566.60
Attorney: Saks Robinson & Rittenberg, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4387
| 1 | | Jose Perez - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Jose Perez
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 05/18/2021
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his lower back opening a cell door that was stuck.
Accidental Injuries: Lower Back
Petition and Order No: 21 WC 17686
Claim Amount: $23,193.25
Attorney: Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: 09/21/2017 ($6,486.76); 12/29/2008 ($6,305.16) | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4389
| 1 | | Lonnie Reynolds - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Lonnie Reynolds
Job Title: Correctional Officer
Department: Corrections
Date of Incident: 02/13/2021
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his head and neck after he was struck in the face by a detainee.
Accidental Injuries: Head; Neck
Petition and Order No: 21 WC 03889
Claim Amount: $21,000.00
Attorney: Whiteside & Goldberg, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4391
| 1 | | Michael Washington - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Michael Washington
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Date of Incident: 01/10/2019; 02/20/2020; 09/09/2020; 03/10/2021
Incident/Activity: On January 10, 2019, Petitioner injured his left arm restraining a resident. On February 20, 2020, Petitioner injured his right shoulder restraining a resident. On September 9, 2020, Petitioner injured his left arm restraining a resident. On March 10, 2021, Petitioner injured his right knee restraining a resident.
Accidental Injuries: Left Arm; Right Shoulder; Right Knee
Petition and Order No: 19 WC 06733; 21 WC 14301
Claim Amount: $32,164.10
Attorney: Saks Robinson & Rittenberg, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4392
| 1 | | Danielle Winters - 07/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Danielle Winters
Job Title: Youth Development Specialist
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Date of Incident: 08/13/2019; 04/09/2020; 06/11/2020
Incident/Activity: On August 13, 2019, Petitioner injured her right index finger and right middle finger when they got caught in a door. On April 9, 2020, Petitioner injured her lower back, left shoulder, and right ring finger while separating residents. On June 11, 2020, Petitioner injured her neck, back, left shoulder, left arm, and left hand while separating residents.
Accidental Injuries: Right Index Finger; Right Middle Finger; Lower Back; Left Shoulder; Right Ring Finger; Neck; Left Arm; Left Hand
Petition and Order No: 20 WC 15825
Claim Amount: $35,707.25
Attorney: Saks Robinson & Rittenberg, Ltd.
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4441
| 1 | | Irma Doyle - 7/27/22 | Workers' Compensation Claims | Employee: Irma Doyle
Job Title: Deputy Sheriff
Department: Sheriff
Date of Incident: 01/15/2010
Incident/Activity: On January 15, 2010, petitioner sustained injuries to her right wrist and right shoulder when she slipped and fell on ice at work.
Accidental Injuries: Right wrist; Right shoulder
Petition and Order No: 10 WC 12550
Claim Amount: $149,276.00
Attorney: Jason Marks, Marks Injury Law
Date of Subcommittee Approval: 06/14/2022
Prior/pending claims: N/A | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-4534
| 1 | | RM WC Settlement | Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management) | WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS (RISK MANAGEMENT)
Employee: Contreras, Michael C
Job Title: 1328.County Police Officer
Department: Police Department
Date of Incident: 06/26/2021
Incident/Activity: Employee was following a stolen vehicle in a covert vehicle with no light or sirens. When another squad arrived in the area with lights activated, the offender abruptly stopped and put the car in reverse and back into employee car. Employee exited his car and gave chase to the fleeing subject. Employee was unable to apprehend the subject. (Neck, Back, both knees)
Accidental Injuries: Multiple Body Parts (Including Body Systems and Body Parts)
Petition and Order No: 21WC21325
Claim Amount: $8,717.30
Attorney: JIM VAINIKOS, CORNFIELD & FELDMAN,
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 approval | Pass |
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22-4504
| 1 | | RM WC Settlement | Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management) | WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS (RISK MANAGEMENT)
Employee: Sandoval, Adrian
Job Title: 1328.County Police Officer
Department: Police Department
Date of Incident: 10/02/2019
Incident/Activity: Employee hit from another
vehicle head on collision. (Right Hip, Right Leg, Lower Back
Accidental Injuries: Multiple Body Parts (Including
Body Systems and Body Parts
Petition and Order No: 19 WC 029
Claim Amount: $8,336.90
Attorney: RAYMOND P GARZA, RAYMOND P GARZA LAW OFFIC,
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 approval | Pass |
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22-4498
| 1 | | 22-4498 Receive and File - Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments – June 2022 | Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management) | REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments
Report Period: 6/1/2022 - 6/30/2022
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending June 2022. Payments total $1,538,344.93 | recommend for receiving and filing | Pass |
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22-4198
| 1 | | Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending 5/31/22 | Report | REPORT
Department: Comptroller
Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending 5/31/22
Report Period: 5/31/2022
Summary: Submitting for your information, an Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the period ending 5/31/2022 for the Corporate, Safety and Health Funds, as presented by the Bureau of Finance. | recommend for receiving and filing | Pass |
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22-3223
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: CCH
Report Title: CCH Monthly Report
Report Period: July 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 filing | Pass |
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22-3521
| 1 | | ORDINANCE FOR ISSUANCE OF LINE OF CREDIT AND PROPERTY TAX LOAN PROGRAM FOR LOCAL TAXING JURISDICTIONS | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE FOR ISSUANCE OF LINE OF CREDIT AND PROPERTY TAX LOAN PROGRAM FOR LOCAL TAXING JURISDICTIONS
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the creation of a local taxing jurisdiction loan program and, to fund such program, authorizing and providing for the execution and delivery of a line of credit agreement and the issuance of general obligation tax anticipation notes evidencing borrowings by the County under a non-revolving line of credit.
WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that “a County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County ... (is) a Home Rule Unit” and The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”), has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the power granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, as supplemented by the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended, and the other Omnibus Bond Acts, as amended, exercise any po | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-3522
| 2 | | ISSUANCE OF SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ISSUANCE OF SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS
PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS; THE APPROVAL, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SIXTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE AND SEVENTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois (the “Illinois Constitution”), The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) is a home rule unit of local government and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs, including, but not limited to, the power to tax and to incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the County may also exercise powers relating to the power to tax and to incur debt pursuant to the Counties Code, as supplemented and amended by the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois (collectively, the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County (the “Corporate Authorities”) has not adopted any ordinance, resolution, o | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-3523
| 2 | | ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that “a County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County (is) a Home Rule Unit” and The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”), has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the power granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, as supplemented by the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois, as amended (the “Debt Reform Act”), exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs, including, but not limited to, the power to tax and to incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the County has the power to incur debt payable from ad valorem property tax receipts or from any other lawful source and maturing within 40 years fro | recommend for approval | Pass |
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22-3931
| 1 | | Elected Official Compensation Review Ordinance | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ELECTED OFFICIAL COMPENSATION REVIEW ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL, Section 2-10 of the Cook County Code is hereby enacted as Follows:
Sec. 2-10. Compensation Review of Elected Officials.
(a) The Cook County Bureau of Human Resources shall commission an independent Compensation and Market Survey to determine if the current compensation of the following elected officials is in line with similarly situated positions nationwide or if increases are warranted:
(1) President of the Cook County Board
(2) Finance Chairman of the Cook County Board
(3) Each Elected Commissioner of the Cook County Board
(4) Cook County Assessor
(5) Cook County Clerk
(6) Cook County Sheriff
(7) Cook County Treasurer
(8) Members of the Board of Review
(9) Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
The Compensation and Market Survey shall be filed with the Finance Committee of the Cook County Board of Commissioners by December 31, 2024 and every four years thereafter.
(b) Af | recommend for deferral | Pass |
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22-3021
| 1 | | AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE IV, FINANCE | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE IV, FINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 34 -Finance. Article IV, Procurement Code, Division 8. Minority and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises, Subdivision I. Section 34-280 and Subdivision II. Section 34-300.2 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 34-280 - Program review and sunset.
(a) The President and the Board of Commissioners shall receive an annual report from the CCD detailing the County's performance under the Program.
(b) The President and the Board of Commissioners will review these reports, including the Annual Participation Goals and the County's progress towards meeting those Goals and eliminating discrimination in its contracting activities and marketplace.
(c) Within five years after the effective date of this ordinance, the County will review the operation of the Program and the evidentiary basis for the Program in order to determine whether the County has a continuing compelling interest in remedying discrimination agai | recommend for approval | Pass |
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