# Settlement agreement regarding case of Robert Smith, Jr. v. City of Chicago, et al., cited as 21-cv-1159 (Northern District of Illinois)

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- Record number: **Or2025-0021482**
- Type: Order; category: Lawsuits/Settlements
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: Dept./Agency
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Submitted Date: Dec 2, 2025
- Introduction Date: Dec 4, 2025
- Final Action Date: Dec 10, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=0E55E1E9-99CF-F011-BBD2-001DD8016C9C)

## Timeline

- Dec 4, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Dec 10, 2025: Passed, City Council (48 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D126676D-A1C4-F011-BBD2-001DD8020E93). On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [Or2025-0021482 FIN Settlment.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/232295e7-4d1e-4b08-b279-0137745af73d.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Or2025-0021482.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fa166f62-1dc3-4999-a0ef-82adfd9f1ddc.pdf) (Legislation)

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