Overview

• Douglas Altshuler, a former SpaceX employee, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• The suit claims SpaceX monitored and limited Altshuler's restroom breaks, despite medical documentation of his Crohn's disease, and denied his request for accommodations.
• Altshuler was fired in 2024 for 'deficient performance,' which he alleges was retaliation for his medical needs.
• The lawsuit also accuses SpaceX of broader labor violations, including underpayment, denial of meal breaks, and exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• Altshuler is seeking back pay and damages, while SpaceX has yet to issue a public response to the allegations.