Shakman, et al v. Cook Co Democratic, et al
Plaintiff: Michael L Shakman, Paul M Lurie, Kenneth Ayers, Darryn Jones, Connie Gramarossa, Richard Gramarossa, Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization, Ann King, Stuart Majerczyk, Michael Sullivan, Dorene Kuffer, William Thomas Huyck and Thomas Norris
Defendant: Democratic Organization of Cook County, The, Democratic County Central Committee of Cook County, The, City of Chicago, The, Matthew Bieszczat, Claude W B Holman, Marshall Torshak, James Ronan, Kenneth W Campbell, George W Dunne, P J Cullerton, Edward J Barrett, Matthew J Danaher, Chicago Park District, Cook County, Richard M Daley, Chicago City Council, Unknown Cook County Sheriff, Cook County Sheriff and Patrick Quinn, in his official capacity as Governor of the State of Illinois
Respondent: Chgo, Cty of
Intervenor: Chicago City Council Black Caucus, Alderman Ed Smith, County Municipal Employees, Supervisors, and Foremans Unions, Local Number 1001, Water Pipe Extension, Bureau of Engineering Laborers Local 1092, Chicago Federation of Labor, Chicago & Cook County Building & Construction Trades Council, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 399, Patrick E Burke and Anthony O Boswell
Claimant: Lauren B. Simon and Gloria Melendez
Objector: RICKEY COLEMAN
Movant: Employees Various
Case Number: 1:1969cv02145
Filed: February 4, 2010
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Office: Chicago Office
Presiding Judge: Wayne R. Andersen
Presiding Judge: Sidney I. Schenkier
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)

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November 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7657 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang. For the reasons stated in the Opinion, as to the County Clerk, the Plaintiffs' fees and costs petition, R. 7025, is granted in full. The Plaintiffs are awarded $11,733.39 in costs and $593,507.60 in fees. Cook County shall pay the fees and costs award with reasonable promptness. Emailed notice (mw, )
August 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7541 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang on 8/11/2021: For the reasons stated in the Opinion, the County Clerk's motion 7378 to amend the exempt list is granted in part and denied in part.Emailed notice(eec)
March 31, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7370 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Edmond E. Chang on 3/31/2021: This is the public redacted version of R. 7369. For the reasons stated in the Opinion, the Office of the Governor's motion 6941 to terminate the Consent Decree is denied and the cross-motion to vacate the appointment of the Special Master also is denied. The Plaintiffs' motion 6785 6789 to enforce or to clarify is granted in part and denied in part. Emailed notice(eec)
April 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6829 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 4/17/2020. Mailed notice. (dal, )
August 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6455 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 8/15/2019. Mailed notice. (dal, )
November 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5265 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 11/8/2017. Mailed notice. (jj, )
October 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5231 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 10/16/2017. Mailed notice. (jj, )
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5132 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 7/26/2017. Mailed notice. (jj, )
April 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 4966 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 4/12/2017. Mailed notice. (jj, )
March 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 4929 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order. Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 3/9/2017. Mailed notice (ber, )
November 28, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 4798 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 11/28/2016. Mailed notice(lxs, )
June 2, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 3801 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 6/2/2014. Mailed notice (ber, )
February 21, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 3682 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 2/21/2014. Mailed notice.(jj, )
January 29, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 3240 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 1/29/2013.Mailed notice.(jj, )
October 5, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 1869 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Sidney I. Schenkier on 10/5/2010. Mailed notice.(jj, )
July 23, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 1746 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Wayne R. Andersen on 7/23/2010.(tsa, )
February 5, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 1532 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Wayne R. Andersen on 2/5/2010.(tsa, )
February 4, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 1528 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Wayne R. Andersen on 2/4/2010.(tsa, )
September 1, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 1327 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Wayne R. Andersen on 9/1/2009.(tsa, )
March 30, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 1061 MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Wayne R. Andersen on 3/30/2009.(tsa, )
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Claimant: Lauren B. Simon
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Claimant: Gloria Melendez
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Movant: Employees Various
Represented By: Dana L. Kurtz
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