Gardiner is single Nay on harassment and retaliation settlement
In Wednesday’s City Council meeting, the Council voted 49-1 to end litigation and approve a settlement with Chicago police officer Laura Kubiak. Kubiak had already won her court case against the city claiming abuse, harassment, and retaliation from police officer, Veejay Zala. This settlement allows Chicago to avoid both future legal costs in appeals and the risk that future awards could increase.
Gardiner, with his own history of abuse, harassment, and intimidation of women offered no explanation for his vote against the settlement.
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