Montclair’s legal fees top $700,000 in sexual harassment suit against councilmember

Montclair’s legal fees top $700,000 in sexual harassment suit against councilmember

The city of Montclair has spent more than $700,000 on legal fees after two city employees filed sexual harassment lawsuits against Councilmember Ben Lopez, officials announced this week. Meantime, Mayor John Dutrey has asked staff to develop a plan to send a letter to city residents laying out the facts of the lawsuits and the cost to the city. On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the City Council accepted a report showing the city has spent $703,052.09 in lega…