In a recent filing with the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, El Paso Division, Guadalupe Sarmiento has lodged a complaint against Universal Protection Service, LP, operating as Allied Universal Security Services. The case, identified as 3:25-cv-00437, accuses the defendant of disability discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. Sarmiento claims that after informing his employer about his cardiovascular disease and subsequent medical issues, including heart surgery, he was terminated without being provided reasonable accommodation or engaging in an interactive process to address his disability needs. The plaintiff seeks damages for lost wages, emotional distress, and punitive damages due to alleged malicious conduct by the employer.
Guadalupe Sarmiento is suing Universal Protection Service for disability discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act
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