PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The city of Portland will pay $250,000 to a former Portland police background investigator who said an ex-officer sexually harassed and stalked her. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Robert Bruders had resigned as an officer in 2016 after a jury awarded over $500,000 to a man who Bruders punched in an unrelated case. However, Bruders was rehired to do background checks on new police recruits. The woman said Bruders created a hostile and intimidating work environment that forced her to change her work habits. A senior claims analyst told the city council that an investigation indicated a risk that the city may be found liable. The council approved the settlement Wednesday.
City pays $250K to settle suit by ex-Portland police worker
