The North Las Vegas City Council voted Tuesday night to approve a $1.2 million settlement with Andrea Hollingsworth, a deaf woman who sued over an April 2021 encounter with city police. Her complaint said officers failed to accommodate her disability, that she was pushed to the ground and handcuffed, and that officers turned to her 11-year-old twin daughters to interpret during the stop.
Body-camera footage was presented in the case, and the parties reached an agreement late last year before bringing the deal to the council, according to FOX5. The outlet reported that the council vote made the payment official and put the total at $1.2 million. FOX5 also noted that Hollingsworth sued under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Happened During the Stop
The Las Vegas Review-Journal published video that shows officers wearing face coverings and, at points, asking Hollingsworth’s 11-year-old twins to interpret during an April 7, 2021, stop, according to the Review-Journal. The National Association of the Deaf and Hollingsworth’s attorneys argued that relying on family members, especially minor children, to translate violated federal disability law and traumatized the girls, arguments the NAD laid out in a public release.
Federal Filings and Timeline
Plaintiffs filed the federal complaint in December 2021, and court records show the parties told the judge in December 2025 that they had reached a settlement. The judge then ordered that a stipulation of dismissal be filed by Feb. 13, 2026, according to the public Justia docket. That schedule indicates the case may close once the court receives the formal dismissal documents; the full settlement agreement has not been posted to the public record.
City Response and the Council Vote
The council’s vote finalized the payment and avoided a trial over the officers’ conduct and department policies, FOX5 reported. Coverage of the meeting did not include the settlement paperwork or indicate whether the agreement contains any policy or training provisions.
Legal Context
Hollingsworth’s complaint alleged violations of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and constitutional claims, according to the original filings and advocacy statements. Settlements typically resolve litigation without an admission of liability; court records show the judge is awaiting dismissal documents that would formally close the case…