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Cook County Circuit Courts Records
Why is Viramontes v. The County of Cook significant?
Viramontes v. The County of Cook is a landmark case that challenged the systemic biases in standardized testing procedures used in public employment.
The hearing lasted for almost eight years and concluded that the Sheriff's Department of Cook County had unjustly employed testing practices leading to racial discrimination. The ruling favored the plaintiffs, Viramontes and other Hispanic and African American applicants, thereby setting a significant precedent in employment law. The court ruled that all applicants who had suffered due to these testing practices were entitled to compensatory damages, amounting to a large sum.
This case also stands out due to its long and complex trial process. It required exhaustive statistical analysis and expert testimonies to prove the inherent biases in the Department's testing practices. Ultimately, it contributed significantly to shaping the legal discourse around racial discrimination in employment and highlighted the need for fair and unbiased testing methods. Hence, Viramontes v. The County of Cook is not just a court case; it is a testament to the struggle against racial discrimination in the public employment sector.
Population
5,194,675
Website
https://www.cookcountyil.gov
County Seat
Chicago
Phone Number
(312) 603-6400
Form of Government
County Board President
Administration Address
118 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60602
Board of Supervisors
Bd. of Commissioners
Meaning
Daniel Pope Cook (1794–1827), politician and first Attorney General of Illinois
On January 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kathy M. Flanagan presiding.
Jan 17, 2024
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Jan 17, 2024
On February 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Edward A. Arce presiding.
Mar 12, 2024
On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John M. Allegretti presiding.
May 12, 2024
On January 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John M. Allegretti presiding.
Jan 23, 2024
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Feb 01, 2024
On February 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John M. Allegretti presiding.
Feb 22, 2024
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Mar 06, 2024
On February 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John M. Allegretti presiding.
Feb 26, 2024
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Mar 08, 2024
On November 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lloyd James Brooks presiding.
Nov 28, 2023
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Nov 28, 2023
On April 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Apr 07, 2023
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Sep 03, 2023
On November 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patrick J. Heneghan presiding.
Nov 21, 2023
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Nov 21, 2023
On July 12, 2023 a petition to issue subpoena case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jul 12, 2023
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Petition To Issue Subpoena
Jul 14, 2023
On January 11, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jan 11, 2022
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti
Family
Other Parent-Child
May 25, 2022
On April 27, 2022 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Apr 27, 2022
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti
Family
Other Parent-Child
May 16, 2022
On August 15, 2022 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Aug 15, 2022
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Family
General Family
Aug 16, 2022
On August 15, 2022 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Aug 15, 2022
Want of Prosecution
Cook County
Cook County, IL
General Chancery
Nov 08, 2023
On August 24, 2021 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Catherine A. Schneider presiding.
Jul 29, 2023
On December 29, 2021 a petition for administrative declaration of parentage - dhfs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Colleen Reardon Daly presiding.
Dec 29, 2021
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Petition for Administrative Declaration of Parentage - DHFS
Nov 08, 2023
On November 29, 2021 a petition for dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge AIMEN, JULIE B. presiding.
Nov 29, 2021
Hon. AIMEN, JULIE B.
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Petition for Dissolution
Family
Divorce,Separation
Sep 07, 2023
On August 25, 2021 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Gerald V. Cleary, III presiding.
Motor Vehicle - Non Jury
Torts
Automobile
Nov 06, 2023
On February 18, 2020 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Feb 18, 2020
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Apr 21, 2020
On January 13, 2020 a medical malpractice - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jan 13, 2020
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Medical Malpractice - Jury
Torts
Malpractice
Jul 30, 2023
On May 22, 2020 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge LAWLER, CHRISTOPHER presiding.
Motor Vehicle - Non Jury
Torts
Automobile
Sep 07, 2023
On March 30, 2020 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Mar 30, 2020
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Nov 09, 2023
On March 6, 2019 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sharon O. Johnson presiding.
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Sep 25, 2019
On January 7, 2019 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jan 07, 2019
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)
Torts
Automobile
Jun 22, 2020
On July 17, 2019 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jul 17, 2019
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Jun 22, 2020
On December 20, 2019 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Dec 20, 2019
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Mar 10, 2020
On July 27, 2018 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Marya Nega presiding.
Jul 27, 2018
Want of Prosecution
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Dec 05, 2018
On September 18, 2018 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Sep 18, 2018
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILIT
Family
Other Parent-Child
Jan 29, 2020
On January 29, 2018 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas J. Lipscomb presiding.
Jan 29, 2018
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
OTHER PERSONAL INJURY
Torts
Personal Injury
Mar 11, 2020
On March 15, 2018 a declaratory judgement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Mar 15, 2018
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
DECLARATORY JUDGEMENT
Nov 25, 2018
On January 20, 2017 an administrative review case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jan 20, 2017
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Administrative
Admin Appeals
Jan 03, 2018
On February 22, 2017 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Feb 22, 2017
Want of Prosecution
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jul 11, 2018
On May 4, 2017 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John J. Curry, Jr. presiding.
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Family
General Family
Nov 13, 2023
On November 8, 2017 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Larry G. Axelrood presiding.
Nov 08, 2017
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
OTHER PERSONAL INJURY
Torts
Personal Injury
Jul 07, 2020
On February 2, 2016 a motor vehicle - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Daniel T. Gillespie presiding.
Feb 02, 2016
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Nov 11, 2023
On April 29, 2016 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Apr 29, 2016
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Nov 09, 2023
On August 2, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Aug 02, 2016
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Nov 24, 2019
On October 7, 2016 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Freddrenna M. Lyle presiding.
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Family
General Family
Nov 13, 2023
On October 28, 2015 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Lisa R. Murphy presiding.
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Nov 24, 2015
On December 17, 2015 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Dec 17, 2015
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Nov 06, 2023
On March 27, 2015 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Mar 27, 2015
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Aug 04, 2015
On May 18, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge EADIE-DANIELS, LORETTA presiding.
May 18, 2015
Dismissal
Hon. EADIE-DANIELS, LORETTA
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Aug 22, 2016
On March 6, 2014 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge BELLOWS, CAROLE K presiding.
Mar 06, 2014
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Nov 29, 2016
On July 22, 2014 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jul 22, 2014
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PREMISES LIABILITY
Torts
Premises Liability
Nov 19, 2015
On May 7, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge EADIE-DANIELS, LORETTA presiding.
May 07, 2014
Hon. EADIE-DANIELS, LORETTA
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Sep 20, 2015
On July 24, 2014 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Brigid M. McGrath presiding.
Jul 24, 2014
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
CONTRACT
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Oct 22, 2014
On September 9, 2013 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Rodolfo Garcia presiding.
Sep 09, 2013
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
GENERAL CHANCERY
Mar 13, 2016
On May 15, 2013 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
May 15, 2013
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Apr 23, 2018
On July 25, 2013 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Alfred L. Levinson presiding.
Jul 25, 2013
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Apr 02, 2019
On September 4, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patricia S. Spratt presiding.
Sep 04, 2013
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Jan 25, 2018
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