Mayor Adams is facing a lawsuit that accuses him of sexual assault, employment discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit, which seeks $5 million in damages, was filed in Manhattan and also names the Police Department as a defendant. The allegations date back to 1993 when both Adams and the plaintiff were city employees. Adams has denied the allegations, stating he does not recall ever meeting the accuser. The plaintiff has a history of filing lawsuits, including against American Airlines and a Florida casino. The case was filed under the Adult Survivors Act, a law that allows individuals to bring lawsuits over historical sexual assaults within a one-year window.