A mother in San Jose is facing a lawsuit from a former neighbor who considers her autistic son a “nuisance.” The boy, Ezequiel, has severe Level 3 autism and can only produce vocal sounds. The neighbor complained about the noise from the boy’s grunting, leading to the lawsuit. The mother has countersued, emphasizing the lack of understanding for this form of autism. The lawsuit also mentions loud parties at the home. The family is seeking an end to the harassment and emotional distress caused by the situation.
‘It was deeply hurtful’: Lawsuit asks court to declare San Jose boy with autism a ‘nuisance’
Updated on April 23, 2024