EEOC Sues Houston Company for Alleged Discrimination Against Blind Engineer
Source: Law360 Employment Authority
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Majestic Developers, LLC, a Houston-based real estate development company, alleging that the company unlawfully terminated a blind engineer on his first day of work. According to the EEOC, the engineer was dismissed hours after disclosing his disability and requesting specific assistive technology to perform his job duties. The lawsuit, filed on September 25, 2026, in the Texas Southern District Court, claims that the company's actions violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. The EEOC is seeking relief for the engineer, including back pay, compensatory damages, and injunctive relief to prevent future discrimination. (mealeys.com)
