(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The Chicago Park District is trying to block the public from seeing proceedings in the lawsuit that a former district lawyer filed over what he said was profanity-laden scolding by Mayor Lightfoot.
George Smyrniotis recently sued the city, saying Lightfoot blocked a deal with a civic group over a statue of Christopher Columbus that had been removed from Park District property.
In a Zoom call about the issue, Smyrniotis said Lightfoot made obscene remarks about the park district lawyers. The alleged contents of the call and profanity were widely reported, with Lightfoot reportedly ranting, “I have the biggest d— in Chicago.”
Lightfoot has said the complaint is wholly without merit and that claims by Smyrniotis are ridiculous.
A request to seal a pending case is unusual. In a written statement, Park District officials say they’ve requested that to protect matters covered by attorney-client Privilege. Officials say the district has a right to confidentiality, even if the lawyer changes.
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