Harton v. City of Chicago Department of Public Works

Lorraine Hartón brought an employment discrimination claim against her employer, the City of Chicago (the City). The Illinois Human Rights Commission (the Commission) ordered the City to cease and desist from future discrimination, clear Barton’s employment records of reference to the discrimination suit, and pay Hartón limited attorney fees. Hartón appeals the Commission’s finding that she was not entitled to back pay and from its limited award of attorney fees. The City appeals from the Commission’s order that it pay Harton’s attorney fees. The appeals have been consolidated.

On November 16,…