A lawsuit is raising questions about the accuracy of how well Dubuque tracks sexual harassment in city government.

Last year, an I9 investigation found only one recorded incident of sexual harassment in Dubuque in the previous seven years. City officials told I9 last year the only instance of sexual harassment involved a former firefighter.

Last week, Dubuque police Captain Abigail Simon filed a lawsuit against the city and its police chief Mark Dalsing, claiming discrimination and sexual harassment. Simon's complaints were not included in the records the City gave I9 last year.

I9 followed up with Dubuque City Manager Michael Van Milligen Wednesday morning about why Simon's complaints where not noted in City sexual harassment records. Van Milligen says he believes, "we appropriately responded to your request" but refused to say more.