Lenovo Salesman Sues Company After Dismissal Over Bladder Condition Incident
- A US man was fired from his job at Lenovo after urinating in a hotel lobby.
- He explains that a bladder condition forced him to relieve himself in a situation where he had no other choice.
- Now, he is seeking financial relief and support for his situation.
A former Lenovo salesman, Richard Becker, has filed a lawsuit against the company seeking at least $1.5 million after being fired for urinating in a hotel lobby due to a chronic bladder condition. The incident occurred in February when Becker, 66, was returning to his Times Square hotel after a work dinner and found himself unable to reach the restroom in time. The lawsuit, filed in New York State Supreme Court, claims that Becker's dismissal constitutes discrimination based on disability, violating New York State and City human rights laws. Becker's suit details that he was overwhelmed by his condition and had to relieve himself in a vestibule, separate from the main lobby. A coworker reportedly witnessed the act and reported it to human resources, which Becker alleges was done out of spite. The lawsuit emphasizes that his actions caused no harm to anyone and that his colleagues and managers were aware of his medical condition, which he has been managing since 2016 under a urologist's care. Following the incident, Becker claims he faced a "sham HR investigation" where he was not interviewed before being terminated. He argues that Lenovo showed no sympathy or compliance with legal protections for individuals with disabilities. Since his dismissal, Becker has been unemployed and is seeking justice for what he describes as wrongful termination. Lenovo has yet to respond to requests for comment regarding the lawsuit.