What is this Lawsuit About?

On October 1, 2025, the United States of America and The Polyclinic, PLLC entered into an agreement to resolve all claims related to an investigation (Investigation) conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) (USAO #2023v00738; DJ #202-82-249). The Investigation was about whether The Polyclinic had provided qualified interpreters for patients with hearing, vision, and/or speech disabilities.

Based on its Investigation, the DOJ contends that The Polyclinic failed to provide qualified interpreters necessary for effective communication with a number of patients between January 1, 2021 and September 30, 2025 (the Claims Period). The DOJ contends that The Polyclinic’s alleged denials of auxiliary aids and services necessary for effective communication with certain patients violates provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Parties agree that it is in the Parties’ best interest, and the United States believes that it is in the public interest, to resolve the Investigation and all potential claims arising under the Investigation during the Claims Period on mutually agreeable terms without further investigation, enforcement action, or litigation.

What Does this Settlement Provide?

The Polyclinic, PLLC has agreed to pay $350,000.00 into a settlement fund. This money will be divided among the claimants as described in the Settlement Agreement and will be used to pay for the cost of administering this settlement. In exchange for payment, Claimants must release all claims related to the Investigation of whether The Polyclinic provided qualified interpreters for patients with hearing, vision, and/or speech disabilities between January 1, 2021 and September 30, 2025.