Former firefighter Ricky Williams sued the city in 2005 after claiming Capt. Edmund Mawhinney draped a pillowcase over his head and threatened to burn down Williams' house in 2003.
Mawhinney sued for wrongful termination. In a December settlement, he agreed to accept $199,148.44 in back pay in return for immediately retiring from the Fire Department. He denies making the threats or wearing a hood.
Earlier this month, the City Council refused to pay the settlement. The city's legal staff warned the city could lose a lot more if the case went to trial.
Information from: The Press of Atlantic City, http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com
