Ex-Software Engineer Says His ADHD Led To Bias, Firing

By Kia Fatahi · August 21, 2026, 7:26 PM EDT

An open source software developer fired an engineer after he raised concerns about disability discrimination in the workplace, was denied accommodations for his attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and had his symptoms labeled as...

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Case Information

Case Title

Lee v. Red Hat, LLC f/k/a Red Hat, Inc.

Case Number

5:26-cv-00591

Court

North Carolina Eastern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment

Date Filed

August 20, 2026