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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 19, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Courtroom, 1112 presiding.
Jan 19, 2024
Active
Hon. Courtroom, 1112
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Jan 30, 2024
On February 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Thomas M. Cushing presiding.
Feb 08, 2024
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Feb 09, 2024
On February 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Frank John Andreou presiding.
Feb 15, 2024
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Feb 21, 2024
On February 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Terrence J. McGuire presiding.
Feb 21, 2024
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Feb 21, 2024
On April 15, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Aicha Marie MacCarthy presiding.
Apr 15, 2024
Active
Circuit
Cook County, IL
Apr 17, 2024
On February 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Edward N. Robles presiding.
Feb 29, 2024
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Mar 01, 2024
On May 22, 2023 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Perkins, Marian E presiding.
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Family
General Family
May 22, 2023
On March 29, 2023 a motor vehicle - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Johnson, Moira S. presiding.
Motor Vehicle - Non Jury
Torts
Automobile
Jul 30, 2023
On June 30, 2023 a breach of contract - non-jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patrick J. Sherlock presiding.
Jun 30, 2023
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Breach of Contract - Non-Jury
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Nov 06, 2023
On August 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Aug 24, 2023
Active
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Oct 08, 2023
On December 12, 2022 a condemnation - jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Golden, Jean Mary presiding.
Condemnation - Jury
Property
Eminent Domain
Nov 08, 2023
On December 2, 2022 a premises liability - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Dec 02, 2022
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Premises Liability - Non Jury
Torts
Premises Liability
Nov 11, 2023
On November 28, 2022 a general chancery case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Nov 28, 2022
Cook County
Cook County, IL
General Chancery
Sep 07, 2023
On March 1, 2022 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Mar 01, 2022
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Declaratory Judgment
May 25, 2022
On March 29, 2021 foreign judgment - outside illinois case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Grace G. Dickler presiding.
Mar 29, 2021
Foreign,Sister-State Judgment
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Foreign Judgment - Outside Illinois
Creditor
Judgment Enforcement
Nov 10, 2023
On August 12, 2021 a petition for allocation of parental responsibiliti case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Patrick J. Powers presiding.
Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibiliti
Family
Other Parent-Child
May 24, 2022
On April 15, 2021 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Jeanne M. Reynolds presiding.
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Aug 02, 2021
On June 28, 2021 a pet to establish parentage (non-iv-d) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jun 28, 2021
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE (NON-IV-D)
Family
Paternity
Jun 29, 2021
On January 10, 2020 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jan 10, 2020
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jan 09, 2020
On February 26, 2020 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Darryl B. Simko presiding.
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Family
General Family
Sep 08, 2023
On December 23, 2020 a pet for legal separation or alt dissolution case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Dec 23, 2020
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PET FOR LEGAL SEPARATION OR ALT DISSOLUTION
Family
Divorce,Separation
Dec 27, 2020
On June 2, 2020 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Darryl B. Simko presiding.
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Family
General Family
Jul 29, 2023
On August 2, 2019 a mechanic lien case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Aug 02, 2019
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Jun 01, 2020
On February 25, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Feb 25, 2019
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Jun 01, 2020
On February 19, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Feb 19, 2019
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Sep 02, 2019
On March 5, 2019 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Mar 05, 2019
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Dec 15, 2019
On August 17, 2018 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Aug 17, 2018
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Aug 21, 2019
On February 22, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Feb 22, 2018
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Jan 28, 2019
On January 10, 2018 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jan 10, 2018
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Feb 26, 2020
On August 24, 2018 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Aug 24, 2018
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Aug 07, 2019
On July 14, 2017 a replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge James M. McGing presiding.
Jun 23, 2020
On October 27, 2017 a petition for allocation of parental responsibilit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Carole K. Bellows presiding.
Oct 27, 2017
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILIT
Family
Other Parent-Child
Jun 02, 2020
On May 19, 2017 a pet for admin declaration of parentage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
May 19, 2017
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PET FOR ADMIN DECLARATION OF PARENTAGE
Family
Paternity
Jan 10, 2018
On September 8, 2017 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Sep 08, 2017
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Mar 15, 2018
On November 4, 2016 a pet to establish parentage - dhfs - case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Nov 04, 2016
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PET TO ESTABLISH PARENTAGE - DHFS -
Family
Child Support
Oct 25, 2017
On September 12, 2016 an owner occupied single-family home/condo case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Michael F. Otto presiding.
Owner Occupied Single-Family Home/Condo
Family
General Family
Nov 08, 2023
On May 4, 2016 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Larry G. Axelrood presiding.
May 04, 2016
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)
Torts
Automobile
Jun 14, 2017
On March 21, 2016 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Mar 21, 2016
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
OTHER PERSONAL INJURY
Torts
Personal Injury
Apr 26, 2018
On October 1, 2015 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Oct 01, 2015
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Oct 29, 2015
On September 15, 2015 a miscellaneous statutory action - non jury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Larry G. Axelrood presiding.
Miscellaneous Statutory Action - Non Jury
Nov 06, 2023
On June 5, 2015 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Marya Nega presiding.
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jun 07, 2016
On April 10, 2015 a replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Carl A. Walker presiding.
Jun 27, 2017
On December 19, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Dec 19, 2014
Bankruptcy
Cook County
Cook County, IL
Feb 05, 2018
On April 25, 2014 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge NEGA, MARYA presiding.
Apr 25, 2014
Want of Prosecution
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Sep 03, 2014
On November 20, 2014 a tax (not personal property) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Kay M. Hanlon presiding.
TAX (NOT PERSONAL PROPERTY)
Tax
General Tax
Oct 05, 2016
On February 19, 2014 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Feb 19, 2014
Dismissal
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)
Torts
Automobile
Apr 23, 2014
On December 5, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. presiding.
Jan 28, 2016
On December 27, 2013 a petition for dissolution of marriage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Dec 27, 2013
Other
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Family
Divorce,Separation
Jun 18, 2020
On January 22, 2013 a pet trans. from foreign jurisdiction case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge Sharon O. Johnson presiding.
PET TRANS. FROM FOREIGN JURISDICTION
Family
Child Support
Jul 24, 2013
On July 9, 2013 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County.
Jul 09, 2013
Cook County
Cook County, IL
PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)
Torts
Automobile
Nov 25, 2014
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