Pasadena, Texas, must face allegations it illegally denied an autistic library shelver representation during a workplace interview with police after a co-worker observed him touching himself sexually, the Southern District of Texas ruled.
Nabeel Iqbal was fired for sexual harassment following the investigation, although no criminal charges were filed against him, the court said Jan. 24. The incident occurred in a break room at the Pasadena Public Library when he became aroused while watching a YouTube video on his phone of a health examination and the co-worker walked into the room. The 35-year-old has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ...