California defeats Tesla's attempt to throw out racial discrimination lawsuit
Summary
A California judge has ruled against Tesla’s attempt to dismiss a racial discrimination lawsuit brought by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). The case, involving allegations of racial slurs, pay disparities, and retaliation at Tesla’s Fremont factory, will proceed to trial starting July 20.Key Facts
- The California Civil Rights Department sued Tesla in March 2022 after a three-year investigation.
- The lawsuit claims Tesla’s Black workers faced racial slurs, were paid less, had discriminatory job assignments, and were retaliated against for speaking out.
- The term “plantation” was reportedly used by workers and management to describe the Fremont factory, with Black workers called “slaves.”
- The judge allowed most of the lawsuit to move forward, except for claims about incidents before June 18, 2018, due to statute of limitations.
- Tesla tried to dismiss the lawsuit, but the judge said Tesla did not provide enough undisputed evidence to win without a trial.
- Evidence showed many Black workers heard racial slurs at the Fremont plant, with some testimony from both sides acknowledging this.
- The case may seek money damages and court orders to force Tesla to change its workplace practices.
- The trial is scheduled to start on July 20, 2024.
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