Judge Upholds $3.2M Verdict in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Tesla
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A Black former Tesla factory worker lost his bid for a new trial in his race discrimination lawsuit against the company. The judge upheld a $3.2 million verdict.
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The worker claimed he faced daily racist slurs and graffiti at Tesla's Fremont plant. Tesla denied wrongdoing.
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The judge ruled any misconduct by Tesla's lawyers did not improperly influence the jury's verdict.
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The case drew new attention to allegations of rampant racism at Tesla's flagship California plant.
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It was one of several lawsuits claiming racial harassment at Tesla factories. The EEOC filed a new lawsuit last week.
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