Springfield Agrees to $25,000 Settlement in Amanda McIntyre Harassment Suit

The City of Springfield reached a $25,000 settlement on Feb. 17, 2026, to resolve a workplace sexual‑harassment lawsuit brought by former Springfield Police recruit Amanda McIntyre, the Original Report states and Lookout reported. McIntyre alleges she was the only woman in her 2020 training class and faced a hostile work environment during that period.

Court records cited by Lookout show McIntyre contended she was told she was fired for not disclosing a relationship with a police sergeant. Lookout also reported that an officer not named in court documents told McIntyre other officers had begun calling her a “bicycle recruit,” a sexually derogatory term the Lookout text describes as implying that officers could “take a ride” on her.

A city court filing cited by Lookout in October said a colleague identified only by the surname Weaver showed a nude photograph of McIntyre to other officers. The city filing, as reported by Lookout, states that the Springfield Police Department suspended Weaver for 14 days without pay and required him to complete sexual‑harassment training. The filing excerpt in Lookout provided those details without giving Weaver’s first name or rank.

Legal scheduling records cited by Lookout show a jury trial had been scheduled to begin March 9; the court record excerpt did not specify the year. The Original Report describes the lawsuit as a federal case, while Lookout labeled it a workplace sexual‑harassment lawsuit without identifying the court. The settlement on Feb. 17, 2026, therefore resolved the dispute before the scheduled jury start date shown in court records.

City spokesperson Elyse Ditzel provided a statement explaining the decision to settle: “The City agreed to resolve this matter in order to avoid the continued expense, time, and uncertainty associated with litigation,” and “Settlements are often reached when they are determined to be in the best interest of the City and the community, without any admission of wrongdoing.”

The available excerpts do not include a statement from Amanda McIntyre or her counsel, nor do they disclose whether the settlement includes non‑monetary terms such as confidentiality, releases, or other conditions. The court filing referenced by Lookout supplies the disciplinary action taken against Weaver but does not connect Weaver by name or rank to the sergeant McIntyre said she was accused of having a relationship with. Key documents not provided in the excerpts include the full complaint, the settlement agreement, and a complete court docket identifying venue and counsel.