SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A San Diego Superior Court judge has tentatively dismissed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual harassment against former County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, according to newly released court documents. Does this mean he's off the chopping block?

The lawsuit, originally filed in 2023 by former Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) employee Grecia Figueroa, accused Fletcher of sexual misconduct, harassment and retaliation during his time as MTS board chair. Fletcher has consistently denied the allegations, though the case prompted his resignation from public office and has since became a flashpoint in San Diego politics.

In a tentative ruling on Thursday, Aug. 7, Judge Matthew Braner seemingly sided with the former county supervisor's legal team, stating in court documents

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