SpaceX Sued Over Disability, Retaliation, Safety Claims

Douglas Altshuler, a former SpaceX employee with Crohn's disease, has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit claiming he was monitored, disciplined, and terminated for frequent restroom use required by his condition. Despite medical documentation and requests for accommodation, Altshuler alleges his supervisors timed his bathroom breaks, reprimanded him for exceeding 10 minutes, and threatened termination. He further claims his accommodation requests were dismissed as 'unsubstantiated.' After raising concerns about hazardous chemicals and improper use of kitchen facilities, Altshuler says he faced retaliation, including negative performance reviews and denial of meal breaks and overtime. The lawsuit also alleges broader issues at SpaceX, including workplace surveillance, bullying, and OSHA violations. SpaceX has not commented as the case proceeds in court.