In a recent legal filing, Aaron Grande, a Florida resident, has initiated a lawsuit against the City of Austin, Texas, alleging discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Grande claims that despite being initially offered a position as a police cadet with the Austin Police Department, his employment offer was rescinded due to perceived medical disqualifications related to his past treatment for brain tumors. Grande asserts that he is fully capable of performing the job’s essential functions and argues that the city’s actions constitute unlawful discrimination based on disability. The case seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and emotional distress, along with attorneys’ fees.
Source: 125cv01634_Aaron_Grande_v_City_of_Austin_Complaint_Western_District_of_Texas.pdf
