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Settlement Payment for Joseph Knitz Litigation

Original title: Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Joseph Knitz and their legal counsel, Bordas & Bordas, PLLC, for a single payment in 2026 in an amount not to exceed Eighty-Five Thousand Dollars ($85,000.00), in full and final settlement of litigation filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County, at No. GD 16-022882. (Executive Session held 4/16/26)

April 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of up to $85,000 in public funds to conclude a specific legal dispute, effectively closing the case and preventing further litigation costs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Joseph Knitz

He is the plaintiff in the litigation and the recipient of the settlement funds.

Bordas & Bordas, PLLC

The firm is the legal counsel for the plaintiff and is named as a recipient of the settlement payment.

Taxpayers

Public funds are being used to satisfy the settlement agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 28, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The local government has authorized a one-time payment of up to $85,000 to Joseph Knitz and his legal team to resolve a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. This payment serves as the final settlement for the case identified as GD 16-022882.

Key Facts

The resolution authorizes a single payment not to exceed $85,000.
The payment is to be issued to Joseph Knitz and his legal counsel, Bordas & Bordas, PLLC.
The payment constitutes a full and final settlement of litigation.
The litigation was filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County under case number GD 16-022882.
The payment is scheduled to be issued in 2026.
An executive session regarding this matter was held on April 16, 2026.
The resolution was introduced on April 10, 2026.
The resolution has been passed finally.
The matter was handled by the Committee on Finance and Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this payment for?

The payment is a final settlement to resolve a specific lawsuit (Case No. GD 16-022882) filed against the government.

Who is receiving the money?

The funds are being paid to Joseph Knitz and his legal representatives, the firm Bordas & Bordas, PLLC.

Is the $85,000 the exact amount being paid?

The resolution authorizes a payment 'not to exceed' $85,000, which is the maximum amount approved for this settlement.

Why It Matters

This resolution authorizes the expenditure of up to $85,000 in public funds to conclude a specific legal dispute, effectively closing the case and preventing further litigation costs.

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Settlement Timing

The executive session occurred on April 16, 2026, six days after the resolution was introduced on April 10, 2026.

Committee on Finance and Law

Connected Entities

otherGD 16-022882“The specific case number for the litigation.”Map →

personJoseph Knitz“The plaintiff in the litigation being settled.”Map →

locationCommon Pleas Court of Allegheny County“The court where the litigation was filed.”Map →

organizationBordas & Bordas, PLLC“Legal counsel representing Joseph Knitz.”Map →

Sources

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