Tesla catches big break in federal racial discrimination case

Core Points - Tesla is currently facing multiple lawsuits, including a significant racial discrimination case that is still unresolved [1] - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued Tesla two years ago, alleging severe harassment of Black employees at its Fremont factory [1][3] - The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) previously filed a civil action against Tesla, claiming the company segregated Black employees to lower workforce levels [3][4] Recent Lawsuits - Tesla was ordered to pay $137 million to Owen Diaz, a Black former contract worker, in a racial discrimination lawsuit, but this amount was reduced to $15 million on appeal and later to $3 million after a retrial [5] - In 2023, the California Civil Rights Department took legal action against Tesla for not complying with an investigative subpoena related to harassment and discrimination charges at the Fremont plant [6] - The Fremont plant has also been the subject of lawsuits related to sexual harassment, with multiple women filing complaints about the working conditions [7] Other Legal Issues - Tesla is facing lawsuits related to its Full Self-Driving feature, with claims that the company misled customers about the technology's capabilities [8] - A Florida jury awarded $243 million in damages to a family over a 2019 crash involving Tesla's Autopilot, which Tesla is currently appealing [8]