Board approves $6M settlement in Bianca Murphy lawsuit against Chicago Transit Authority

The Chicago Transit Authority Board convened on June 11, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including legal settlements, ordinance approvals, and financial reports. The meeting commenced with the approval of closed session minutes from April 9, 2025, following a motion by Director Lee and a second by Director Raquay Ho. The motion passed unanimously after a roll call vote.

The board then moved to discuss a significant legal matter involving a settlement in the lawsuit of Bianca Murphy, the independent administrator for the estate of Sherry Fisher, against Felicia Gage and the Chicago Transit Authority. The proposed settlement amount was $6 million. After a motion by Director Lee and a second by Director Raquay, the board approved the settlement with a unanimous vote.

Next, the board addressed agenda item 7, which included a report from the committee on strategic planning and service delivery. The committee reviewed two ordinances related to bus route realignments and service extensions. Both ordinances were placed on the omnibus for approval, which was subsequently moved by Director Lee and seconded by Director Raquay. The omnibus passed with unanimous support.

Following this, the finance, audit, and budget committee presented its report, which included the review of 13 ordinances and 10 contracts. Notable items included amendments to the capital improvement program and agreements related to property acquisitions for various projects. The committee recommended approval of all items, which were also placed on the omnibus. The board approved this omnibus as well, again with unanimous support.

The meeting concluded with a deferral of the construction report and no new business being introduced. Overall, the board's discussions and decisions reflected a commitment to advancing transit services and addressing legal and financial matters effectively.