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Board approves $2.65 million settlement in closed session for Powell case
Summary
In executive session the board reviewed a proposed post‑settlement in the estate of Kevin Powell v. Chicago Transit Authority (Circuit Court of Cook County, 2024L002360); a motion to approve was adopted with four votes in favor and one abstention.
During a closed session on Sept. 10, the board reviewed a proposed settlement in the estate of Kevin Powell v. Chicago Transit Authority, case number 2024L002360, pending in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Counsel summarized the proposed settlement. Director Jha moved and Director Raquel seconded a motion to approve the settlement; roll call recorded four votes in favor and one abstention (Director Jaques abstained). The public record includes a staff reference to a proposed amount of $2,625,000 and a moved/approved amount recorded as $2,650,000; the meeting minutes note the motion passed with four votes and one abstention.
Board counsel and staff handled the item in executive session pursuant to Illinois Open Meetings Act provisions cited in the record; the board returned to open session and recorded the vote.
