An Illinois judge said on Monday he will rule no later than Dec. 11 on motions by Chicago and its four pension funds to dismiss a lawsuit that could greatly increase the cash-strapped city’s retiree healthcare costs. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Neil Cohen heard nearly three hours or arguments by Clint Krislov, a lawyer representing Chicago retirees, who claimed his clients are entitled to lifetime healthcare coverage, and Richard Prendergast, the city’s attorney, who contended the lawsuit should be tossed because it is based on faulty facts. The Illinois Supreme Court, in its rulings, determined that healthcare is a retirement benefit for public sector workers and that pension benefits are protected from cuts by the state constitution.
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Dismissal of Chicago retiree healthcare lawsuit in hands of judge
