California - Embattled Mayor Reaches Deal on Lawsuit - NYTimes.com Mayor Bob Filner of San Diego has reached a tentative deal involving a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him and the city. Jan Goldsmith, the city attorney, said a proposed resolution had been reached, and would be presented to the City Council during a closed session on Friday. No details have been released, and it is unclear if a resignation is part of the deal. Mr. Filner, 70, faces sexual harassment allegations from at least 17 women.