New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman who worked with him in 1993, according to a legal summons filed in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday. The accuser, a former city employee, is seeking at least $5 million in damages for sexual assault, battery, employment gender discrimination, retaliation, a hostile work environment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

In response to the allegations, a City Hall spokesperson denied the accusations, stating that Mayor Adams does not recall ever meeting the accuser. The spokesperson added that the mayor vehemently denies any claim of physically harming another person.

The timing of the filing is significant, as it occurred just two days before the expiration of the New York Adult Survivors Act. This act has led to several high-profile lawsuits against individuals such as former President Donald Trump, hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, and Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx. Trump was found liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll, resulting in a $5 million judgment against him. Combs reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by singer Cassie, accusing him of rape and abuse. Representatives for Foxx have not yet responded to requests for comment.

The legal document lists not only Mayor Adams but also the city, the New York Transit Police Department, the New York Police Department Guardians Association, and three other unknown entities as defendants. However, specific allegations against these entities were not outlined in the filing.

NBC News has reached out to the police department and the association for further comment on the matter. The attorney representing Adams' accuser has yet to respond to requests for comment.

The accusations against Mayor Adams have cast a cloud of uncertainty over his political career, as he was recently elected as the mayor of New York City. The outcome of this lawsuit will undoubtedly have significant implications for his reputation and the political landscape of the city.

As the legal proceedings unfold, all parties involved will be closely watching to see how this high-profile case develops and what impact it may have on the future of Mayor Eric Adams.