# Settlement agreement regarding case of Melissa Najera, Special Representative for deceased Plaintiff, Alfonso Paul Cazares v. City of Chicago, et al, cited as 21-CV-2887

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- Record number: **Or2024-0010652**
- Type: Order; category: Lawsuits/Settlements
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Submitted Date: Jul 11, 2024
- Introduction Date: Jul 17, 2024
- Final Action Date: Jul 17, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=89F40A6B-8B3F-EF11-8409-001DD80545D4)

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jul 17, 2024: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/CCE0A3E8-F628-EF11-840A-001DD804F643). On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [Or2024-0010652 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b0681948-8e13-4af4-8ea0-20b18223d1cb.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Or2024-0010652.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/548d0969-da1c-4bd9-80c6-df5a36b8021d.pdf) (Legislation)

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