Former Polk County HR director files discrimination lawsuit

Lawsuit filed

A former Polk County human resources director has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation. The filing is the latest development involving a former county official and brings the allegations into the legal process.

The lawsuit’s allegations are claims made by the former director. Filing a lawsuit does not by itself establish that discrimination or retaliation occurred.

What happens next

The case will proceed through the court process. That process can include responses from the parties, review of the allegations and consideration by the court.

The former director’s name, the court where the lawsuit was filed, the date of filing and the specific conduct alleged were not stated in the available account of the development.

Reporting

KCCI reported that the former Polk County human resources director filed the lawsuit. Read KCCI’s report.