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Resolution to Approve $5,000 Legal Settlement for Mary Ellen DeMarco-Ruby

Original title: Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Mary Ellen DeMarco-Ruby, for a single payment in 2026 in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), in full and final settlement of litigation filed in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County, at No. GD 25-004124. (Executive Session held 4/28/26)

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is allocating $5,000 in public funds to finalize a legal settlement, which closes the case identified as No. GD 25-004124.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Mary Ellen DeMarco-Ruby

She is the recipient of the settlement payment.

Taxpayers

Public funds are being used to satisfy the settlement agreement.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This resolution authorizes a one-time payment of up to $5,000 to Mary Ellen DeMarco-Ruby to resolve a lawsuit filed in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.

Key Facts

  • The city is authorized to issue a payment of up to $5,000 to Mary Ellen DeMarco-Ruby.
  • The payment serves as a full and final settlement of litigation.
  • The litigation is identified as case number GD 25-004124 in the Common Pleas Court of Allegheny County.
  • The payment is scheduled to occur in 2026.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 24, 2026.
  • An executive session regarding this matter was held on April 28, 2026.
  • The resolution has been passed finally.
  • The file number for this resolution is 2026-0420.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this payment for?
The payment is a settlement for a lawsuit filed by Mary Ellen DeMarco-Ruby against the city.
Does this payment mean the city admits fault?
The document describes the payment as a '' of the litigation, which is a standard legal mechanism to resolve a dispute without further court proceedings.

Why It Matters

The city is allocating $5,000 in public funds to finalize a legal settlement, which closes the case identified as No. GD 25-004124.

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Settlement Timing

The resolution was introduced on April 24, 2026, and an executive session was held shortly after on April 28, 2026, indicating a rapid review process for this legal matter.

Committee on Finance and Law

Connected Entities

personMary Ellen DeMarco-Ruby“The individual receiving the settlement payment.”Map →
organizationCommittee on Finance and Law“The committee that reviewed the resolution.”Map →
locationCommon Pleas Court of Allegheny County“The court where the litigation was filed.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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