CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt the resolution approving the settlement agreement between Elexis Solomon and the City of Naperville
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Bonner, Senior Assistant City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
On August 30, 2022, Elexis Solomon filed a civil rights lawsuit in the United States District Court in the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division asserting false arrest, malicious prosecution, and related state law claims. The City of Naperville has denied any violation of her rights.
DISCUSSION:
After engaging in motion practice and extensive discovery, the parties agreed to a settlement of the federal lawsuit subject to City Council approval. The attached resolution approves the settlement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City will make a one-time payment of $125,000 payable in accordance with the settlement agreement.