The former city of Cleveland Heights employee who accused the mayor’s wife of antisemitic behavior that created a hostile work environment has filed suit against the city.

The former special assistant to the mayor Patrick Costigan filed the complaint with the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas court on Friday, naming both the city and Natalie McDaniel, Mayor Kahlil Seren's wife as defendants, court records show.

The suit claims McDaniel made antisemitic and homophobic comments while acting as a de facto representative of the mayor.

McDaniel is not a city employee and is not on the payroll, according to a city of Cleveland Heights spokesperson. In the complaint, Costigan said McDaniel acted as his supervisor.

The lawsuit includes claims that McDaniel used derogatory language, mimicked stereo

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