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SETTLEMENT OF ERIC LYLES V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
23 WC 021726
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Settlement Information
Type: Legal Settlement
Claim: Eric Lyles v. Chicago Park District
Settlement Amount: $53,747.38
Authorization: Authorize the General Counsel to execute the Settlement Agreement and include other relevant terms and conditions in the written Agreement.
II. Recommendation
The General Counsel recommends that the Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District authorize settlement of Eric Lyles v. Chicago Park District, Case No: 23 WC 021726, subject to the approval of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, in the amount of $53,747.38. The General Counsel has determined that this settlement is in the Park District’s best interests.
III. Budget and Financial Information
Budget Classification: Workers’ Compensation Fund
Fiscal Year: 2026
Source of Funds: 022.8280.8280.625035.1.1.1.1
IV. General Conditions
1) Conflicts: No agreement shall be legally binding on the Chicago Park District if entered into in violation of the provisions of the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, 50 ILCS 105/0.01 et seq.
2) Ethics: The settlement shall comply with Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District.
3) Contingent Liability: Any agreement lawfully entered into for a period of more than one year shall be executory only for the amounts for which the Park District may become liable in succeeding fiscal years pursuant to Section 17(i) of the Chicago Park District Act, 70 ILCS 1505/0.01 et seq.
4) Economic Disclosure Statement (“EDS”): Pursuant to EDS Rule 2(d) issued by the General Counsel under Chapter I, Section D.6 of the Code of the Chicago Park District, an EDS is not required.