A former executive assistant to former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who had accused him of groping her has filed a lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted her.

Brittany Commisso, who worked for Cuomo starting in 2017, filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act, which had expanded the time limit under which people could sue for sexual assault or harassment that had previously been beyond the statue of limitations. The window to sue expired at midnight Thursday. 

Cuomo ultimately resigned as governor in August 2021 following sexual misconduct allegations by Commisso and several other women. He has denied the allegations. 

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against then-Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, claiming that she was demoted and subjected to various forms of mistreatment after allegedly rejecting former Governor Andrew Cuomo's advances.

Rita Glavin, an attorney representing Cuomo, has responded to the allegations, stating that the claims are false and that the case was previously dismissed by the Albany District Attorney after a thorough investigation. Glavin also expressed confidence that the lawsuit would not succeed and that they are prepared to defend their position in court.

It should be noted that the plaintiff had previously filed a criminal complaint against Cuomo, accusing him of forcibly touching her inappropriately. However, the forcible touching charge was later dismissed.

Former New York Governor Accused of Sexual Harassment

In an interview with "CBS Mornings" in 2021 before Cuomo resigned, a woman named Commisso alleged that Cuomo groped her twice, first in Dec. 2019 and again in Nov. 2020.

"I know the truth. He knows the truth. I know what happened and so does he," she said. "I don't believe that there were 10 staff there that day. I don't believe his family was there that day. And if that's what he has to say to make himself feel better, I really, I feel sorry for him."

Commisso, a single mother, told "CBS Mornings" that she never planned on going public with her allegations, partly because she was worried about what might happen to her daughter. But in March 2021, Cuomo denied other sexual harassment allegations, saying he "never touched anyone inappropriately."

Commisso was one of 11 women.