1N THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OP )LaQUAN McDONALD also lrnown as ) Na. 14 P 7092LeQUAN McDONALD, deceased, by its 1Independent Administrator, Tina Hunter ~

v.

CITY OF CHICnGO

REI.~AS~ AND SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

Tina Hunter, mother of decedent LaQuan McDonald (also known as LeQuan McDonald),

and independent administrator of the Estate of LaQuan McDonald, (heccafter, "the Estate of

LaQuan McDonald"), by her attorneys, Jeffrey J. Neslund and Michael D. Robbins and City of

Chicago, by its attorney, Stephen R. Patton, Cocporatian Counsel of the City of Chicago, Thomas

J, Platt, Deputy Corporation Counsel, herein stipulate and agree to the following:

1. The Estate of LaQuan McDonald 14 A 7092, Circuit Court of Coolc County, has

brought a claim against City of Chicago and its employee, Chicago Police Officer Jason Van

Dyke, Star 9465, Of~cec .Tossph Walsh, Star 12865, Detective David March, Star 20563,

Sergeant Daniel Gallagher, Star 1303, Lieutenant Anthony Wojcik, Star X81, Detective Richard

Hagen, Star 20606 and other• Chicago Police officers and employees of'the City of Chicago

arising out of the fatal shooting of LaQuan McDonald on October 20, 2014 for which the Estate

of LaQuan McDonald claims damages.

City of Chicago denies Estate of LaQuan McDonald's allegations of wrongdoing

and further denies any liability.

The parties and their respective attorneys acknowledge that settlement of this

claim is not an admission of liability, or of unconstitutional or illegal conduct by oj• on the part of

the City of Chicago of its future, current or former officers, agents and employees, and shall not

serve as evidence of any wrongdoing by oc on the part of the City of Chicago or its future, current

or former officers, agents and employees. The parties and their respective attorneys fuj•ther

acknowledge that settlement is made to avoid the uncertainty of the outcome of any litigation and

the expense in time and money of litigation and for the purpose of judicial economy.

4, In consideration of the he~~einafter indicated settlement entered pursuant to t11is

Release and Settleil~ent Agreement, and upon advice of counsel, the estate of LaQuan McDonald

agrees not to ale any lawsuit, claim oc cause of action of any kind at any time in any jurisdiction,

including, but not limited to, any claims under the Illinois Wrongful Death Act, the Illinois

Survival Act and claims under• 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against City of Chicago, Officer Jason Van

Dylce, Star 9465, Officer Joseph Walsh, Star 12865, Detective David March, Star 20563,

Sergeant Daniel Gallagher, Star 1303, Lieutenant Anthony Wojcik, Star 481, Detective Richard

Hagen, Star 20606 or of any its current, future or former officers, agents and employees with

respect to the incident set forth in paragraph one of this Release and Settlement /\greement

except solely in the event that the Chicago City Council rejects the he~•einaftec indicated

settlement, with each party bearing its own costs and attorneys' fees. The Cstate of Laquan

McDonald agrees it will be required to execute this Release and Settlement agrccment prior to

the City's presentation of the settlement agreement to the Chicago City Council and that the

estate of LaQuan McDonald's offer to settle on these terms shall not be revolted ot• otherwise

repudiated unless the Chicago City Council rejects the settlement agreement.

5. The City of Chicago and Estate of LaQuan McDonald agree that the fact or

existence and terms of this settlement agreement, including but not limited to this Release and

Settlement Agreement, shall remain confidential until the Chicago City Council approves an

ordinance authorizing this agreement. The City of Chicago and Estate of i,aQuan McDonald and

its attorneys fu~~ther acknowledge and agree that there is an ongoing criminal investigation by the

federal and state authorities of the incident which is the subject of this ~~~~~~~~~and settlement

agreement ("incident"), and that potential evidence and materials ("materials") relating to this

investigation and potential criminal charges, were obtained by the Estate of LaQuan McDonald

in response to subpoenas issued in the ~~~~~~~~of Estate of LaQuan McDonald, 14 P 7092, Circuit

Court ai' Cook County. The City of Chicago submits that relcasc or dissemination of these

materials could interfere with and have an adverse impact on the ongoing criminal investigation

and potential charges brought with respect to this incident. Estate of LaQuan McDonald and its

attorneys therefore agree not to publicly release, disclose or disseminate the materials obtained

through subpoenas issued in 14 P 7092 ("materials"), until the completion of the pending

criminal investigations and, if criminal charges ace brought, the conclusion of such criminal

charges by way of plea agreement, trial or dismissal, unless these materials are otherwise publicly

disclosed oc disclosed as required by law or court order. Cstate of LaQuan McDonald and its

attorneys agree that they will not make any copies oc distribute these materials to any other

persons or entities and will provide seven days written notice to the City ot'Chicago, its attorneys

oc successors prior to any publication, dissemination of release of the above mentioned materials.

6. Estate of L,aQuan McDonald accepts a settlement fi•om defendant, City of

Chicago, in the total amount of FIVC MILLION DOLLARS AND NO/100 DOLLARS

($5,000,000.00), inclusive of all costs and attorney's fees.

7. "The City's obligations pursuant to this Release and Settlement Agreement are

conditioned upon approval of the settlement agreement by the Chicago City Council. The City

wi11 not be obligated to perform its obligations pursuant to this Release and Settlement

Agreement until the following events occur: (1) the City receives a copy of this Release and

Settlement Agreement executed by the estate of LaQuan McDonald and its attorney; (2) the

Chicago City Council enacts an ordinance authorizing settlement and payment of the funds

agreed upon in this Release and Settlement Agreement.

8. The City agrees to pay plaintiff the total settlement amount as specified in

paragraph 5 herein within thirty (30) days of receipt by the Corporation Counsel's Office of a

fully executed settlement agreement and an ordinance of the City Council authorizing the

settlement as described in paragraph 6. This sum shall be payable solely by the City of Chicago,

and Estate of LaQuan McDonald and its attorneys agree that they will not seek payment from any

source other than the City of Chicago. The settlement check will be made payable to Estate of

LaQuan.McDonald and its attorneys and any lien claims of which the City has notice. The City

states it has no notice of any liens. Subject to court approval, the Estate may designate all or a

portion of the funds as damages on account of personal injuries oc sickness within the meaning of

Section 104 (a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended.

9. In consideration of this settlement entered pursuant to this Release and Settlement

Agreement, Estate of L,aQuan McDonald agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of

Chicago, and its futu~•e, current, or former officers, agents and employees including, but not

limited to, Officer• Jason Van Dyl<e, Star 9465, Officer Joseph Walsh, Stac 12865, Detective

David March, Star 20563, Sergeant Daniel Gallagher, Stat• 1303, Lieutenant Anthony Wojcik,

Star 481 and Detective Richard Hagen, Star 20606 from any claims, losses, damages or expenses,

including attorneys' fees and costs, incurred, or which may be incurred, by reason of any lien or

any other claim or interest held by any person, entity oc corpo~•ation against any moneys received

or to be received by Estate of LaQuan McDonald under this settlement entered pursuant to this

Release and Settlement Agreement,

10. Estate of LaQuan McDonald, upon advice of counsel, understands and agrees that

in consideration of the settlement entered pursuant to this Release and Settlement Agreement,

Estate of LaQuan McDonald does hereby release and forever discharge on behalf of himself and

his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, all claims he had or has against Officer Jason

Van Dyke, Star 9465, Officer Joseph Walsh, Star 12865, Detective David March, Star 20563,

Sergeant Daniel Gallagher, Stac l 303, Lieutenant Anthony Wojcik, Star 481 and Detective

Richard Hagen, Star 20606 and the City of Chicago, and its future, current oc former officers,

agents and employees, including but not limited to all claims he had, has, or may have in the

future, under local, state, or federal law, arising either directly or indirectly out of the incident

whicl~ was the basis of this claim and any potential litigation, and that such release and discharge

also is applicable to any and all unnamed agents, employees, offcers or persons affiliated with

the City of of Chicago.

1 l . This Release and Settlement Agreement and any documents that may be executed

under paragraph 13 herein contain the entice agreement between the parties with regard to the

settlement of this claim, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the panties hereto,

jointly and severally, and the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives,

successors, and assigns of each.

12. This Release and Settlement Agreement is entered into in the State of Illinois and

shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with its laws. Terms contained herein shall not

be construed against a party mea~ely because that party is or was the principal drafter.

13. In entering into this Release and Settlement Agreement, Estate of LaQuan

McDonald represents that it has relied upon the advice of its attorney, who is the attorney of its

choice, and that the terms of this Release and Settlement Agreement have been intei~pceted,

completely read and explained to the independent administrator by its attorney, and that those

terix~s are fully understood and voluntarily accepted by the Estate of LaQuan McDonald, Estate of

LaQuan McDonald also represents and warrants that no other person or entity has or has had any

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interest in the claims or causes of action referred to herein, that the independent administrator

and its attorney have the sole right and exclusive authority to execute this Release and Settlement

Agreement and receive the sums specified herein, and that they have not sold, assigned,

transferred, conveyed, or otherwise disposed of any oi'the claims oi• causes of action ceferrcd to

herein.

14. All pairties agree to cooperate fully and to execute any and all supplementary

documents and to take all additional actions which are consistent with and which may be

necessary oc appropriate to give full force and effect to the basic terms and intent of this Release

and Settlement Agreement including compliance with any orders of the Circuit Court of Cook

County with regard to any payment or disposition of funds.

Estate of LaQuan McDonald, d~ easedby its Indedpendent Adminstrator, TinaHunterA Gress: ~- /j" a~~~~"

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.~* aviding SSN is voluntary

Jeffs y hind Attainey for stateof LaQuan ` cDonaldLaw Offices of Jeffrey J. Neslund20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3710Chicago, Illinois 60606(312) 223-1 l00

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City of Chicagoa Municipal Corporation

/ ~ Stephen PattonCorporation CounselAtto~•ney •City of Chi

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Thomas PlattAttorney for City of ChicagoDeputy Corporation Counsel30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 900Chicago, Illinois 60602(312) 744-4833

Michael D. RobbinsMichael ll. Robbins and AssociatesAttorney foc Estate of LaQuan McDonald20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3710Chicago, Illinois 60606(3 ] 2) 223-1100FEIN:DATE:

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I, TINA, HUNTER, the .+ldmiz~~strator of the Estate of Laqua~ McDonald, agree to and do

appoint MICIIA,EL D. ItOBBINS and JEFFREY J, NESLUNT~ as my tz~ue and lawFul attorneys,

and in nn.y name and stead to endozse any and all checl~s o,r drafts received. to settle all potential

claims against all responsible parri.~s arising out of the death of Laquan McDonald that could be

brought against the City of Chicago and any otlaex responsible party, ar~d deposit them in a~n.

Attorney Client Funds 1lccount; giving and granting unto MICHAEL T~. ROBBINS and JEFFREY

3. NESLUNJ~ said attorney's, full power end au.tharity ~o do azzd perform tk~e above referenced act,

and. to disburse those funds pursua~.t to an Au.thori~ation to Settle.

This Limited. Power of Attoz~rxey will also grant; unto MICH~L A. ROBB~NS and.

J~FFRFY J. NLSLLTND said ~xtto~rneys, full power and. Authorization to sign any .Release ar~d

Settlement Agreements on ztty behalf.

IN 7'E5'Z"ZMONY WHEREOF, having .read the foregoing, and uzxderstand,ing a»d agreeing

to same, I have set my hand. and seas. this ~ ~ day of March, 2015.

~ ~~~~,,TINA HUNTER, Administrator of theFstat~ of Laquan McDonald

CITY OI' CHICAGODIPAIt'1'MENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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CJI'I'Y OF CI-IICAGO

April H, 2Q1S

Michael D. RobbinsMichael D. Rpbbins and Associates20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 371Chicago, Illinois 60606

Jeffrey J . NeslundLaw Offices of Jeffrey J. Nes(und20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3710Chicago, Illinois 60606

Re: Settlement in the Matter of F„state of LaQuan McDonald, 14 P 7092

Dear Mr. Robbins and. Mr. Neslund:

The City of Chicago's Law Department will presenC the settlement recommendationreached in the above named case to the City Council's Finance Committee an April 13, 2015 Forapproval of the Release and Settlement Agreement signed by all parties. If the FinanceCommittee approves the agreement, it is expected that it will be presented to the full council forapproval on April l5, 2015. Corporation Counsel Stephen R. Paton is fully committed topresenting this settlemc;nt and has advised all the perti~aent individuals of his intent. Mr. Pattonwill personally present this matter to the lainance Committee on Monday assuming we have asigned Release and Settlement Agreement.

If you have any questions or need anything further, please contact me.

Very truly yours,

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Thomas J. FlanDeputy Corporation CounselCity o~Chicago, Department of Law(312)-744-4833

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