India, Aug. 15 -- CBS star Matt Gutman is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by fellow journalist Samira Said.

Gutman's stint behind the CBS Evening News desk delivered a much needed boost to the network in terms of ratings. Nielsen data showed that the program averaged 4.1 million viewers for the week of July 27, which was its best weekly audience in 17 weeks. It also marked the first time since March that the show managed over 4 million viewers.

Gutman has been filling in for vacationing anchor Tony Dokoupil. The 48-year-old was, however, sued on Friday by Said who accused him of making inappropriate sexual remarks during two assignments which took place several years back.

A copy of the lawsuit can be accessed here. Notably, S...