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In plain English

The ordinance authorizes the City and County of San Francisco to settle a lawsuit for $900,000 related to an alleged sexual assault by a City employee. This settlement resolves the case filed by R.C. in January 2022.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by R.C. against the City and County of San Francisco for $900,000; the lawsuit was filed on January 5, 2022, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-22-597432; entitled R.C. v. City and County of San Francisco, et al.); the lawsuit involves an alleged sexual assault by a City employee.

Introduced: Dec 9, 2025
Final action: Feb 13, 2026
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How it got here

This legislation originated from a lawsuit settlement involving an alleged sexual assault by a City employee.

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Lawsuit Filed2022-01-05
San Francisco Superior Court

R.C. filed a lawsuit against the City and County of San Francisco, alleging sexual assault by a City employee.

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Settlement Proposal Prepared2025-12-01
City Attorney

The City Attorney prepared a proposal to settle the lawsuit for $900,000.

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Committee Recommendation2026-01-15
Government Audit and Oversight Committee

The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the settlement ordinance for approval.

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First Reading Passed2026-01-27
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading.

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Final Passage2026-02-03
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance authorizing the settlement.

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Mayor Approval2026-02-13
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the settlement process.

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How they voted

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardDec 1, 2025
ยทRECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentDec 9, 2025
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Government Audit and Oversight CommitteeJan 15, 2026
โœ“RECOMMENDED..Pass
Board of SupervisorsJan 27, 2026 โ€“ Feb 3, 2026
โœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
โœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorFeb 13, 2026
โœ“APPROVED