Overview

• Douglas Altshuler, a former SpaceX technician, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the company discriminated against him due to his Crohn's disease.
• The lawsuit claims Altshuler was disciplined for frequent restroom use, despite providing a doctor’s note, and his accommodation request was dismissed as 'unsubstantiated.'
• Altshuler alleges he was fired in 2024 for 'deficient performance,' which he argues was a pretext for retaliation after requesting medical accommodations.
• Additional claims in the suit include denial of proper meal breaks, underpayment, and exposure to hazardous conditions, such as industrial parts being dried in employee meal areas.
• The case, filed in California, seeks back pay and damages, with a jury to determine the outcome; SpaceX has not yet issued a public response.