A judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss claims against the city of Charleston in a case involving former police chief James “Tyke” Hunt. Judge Jennifer Bailey sided with Chelsea McCoy during a civil hearing in her complaint against the city alleging she was forced to have sex with Hunt, who was a sergeant at the time. The city had attempted to have claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress, punitive damages and wrongful termination dismissed in the case. McCoy is one of two women with lawsuits against Hunt accusing him of misconduct. Hunt resigned from his position as chief on Aug. 18, 2023, citing personal and medical reasons.