A North Las Vegas elementary school security monitor gave a student a concussion after slamming the boy against a wall, a lawsuit filed Wednesday claims.
The complaint filed in U.S. District Court was filed against the Clark County School District and Scott Elementary School employee Anthony Boone by Gloria Terrazas on behalf of her son, identified in the filing as K.T.
On April 4, 2024, Boone grabbed the boy by the arms and slammed him against a wall, causing him to suffer a concussion and other unspecified injuries. K.T. was 9 at the time, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit alleges that Boone assaulted the boy because he ran away from Boone and the school’s security officer after he fought another student, the lawsuit claimed.
The filing added that the boy’s disability-related behavioral issues spurred the fight. The complaint claimed the boy, who was diagnosed with ADHD, was eligible for special education and that Boone’s assault violated his rights as a student with disabilities.
A district spokesperson said Thursday in an email that the district cannot discuss pending litigation, but added that it cares “deeply about the safety and welfare of our students.”
“We remain committed to maintaining a supportive and safe environment for every member of our school community,” the spokesperson said.
Boone could not be reached for comment.
The complaint claimed K.T. was treated for a concussion and neck pain at UMC Children’s Hospital the day of the incident and again one week after. Psychiatric treatment providers informed Scott Elementary that the boy could not return to school until one month later due to mental health reasons, the filing alleged.
A CCSD notice of restraint filed about the incident said Boone’s force against the boy was warranted “to protect the physical safety of others,” the complaint claimed. The filing claimed that Boone “had a history of using acts that consisted of unlawful aversive interventions against students,” including corporal punishment.
Boone was never disciplined for his use of force against the boy, according to the lawsuit. Asked if Boone was disciplined for the alleged incident, the district said it cannot comment on personnel matters due to privacy laws.
The lawsuit also claimed Boone is still employed in his role at Scott Elementary. The district said a person with Boone’s name previously worked at Scott Elementary, but noted that his employment ended in August 2025.
The lawsuit requested more than $150,000 in general and special damages through a jury trial.
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