The estate of a former New Bedford fire chief killed after he shot at police has filed a lawsuit against the city.

The suit was filed in Bristol County Superior Court by lawyers representing the estate of Paul Coderre Jr., New Bedford’s former acting fire chief. It accuses the city of defamation, emotional distress and wrongful termination.

Coderre was fired after the city claimed he was lying about the extent of work-related injuries.

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