San Diego Sues Mayor Bob Filner

Mayor Bob Filner is now being sued by the city he leads.

The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a cross-complaint against Filner seeking indemnity for all damages the city may have to pay as a result of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against the mayor earlier this month.

“This is part of due process,” said City Attorney Jan Goldsmith. “If Bob Filner is engaged in unlawful conduct and the city is held liable, he will have to reimburse us every penny the city pays and its attorney fees.”
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In the cross-complaint filed Tuesday, the city doesn’t admit liability while seeking indemnification from Filner. It is predicated on Filner’s personal liability and the city’s “zero tolerance policy as to sexual harassment and sexual harassment is not within the course and scope of employment.”