Judge finds Tesla liable to Black former worker who alleged bias, but slashes payout

Judge Upholds Verdict in Tesla Racism Lawsuit, but Slashes Payout From $137 Million to $15 Million

A federal judge determined the electric car manufacturer to ex-employee Owen Diaz, who sued the company for racial discrimination and harassment.

Judge Finds Tesla Liable to Black Former Worker who Alleged Bias, But Slashes Payout

A federal judge said on Wednesday Tesla was liable to a Black elevator operator for racial abuse, but reduced a $137 million jury award to $15 million.

Judge cuts $137M awarded to Tesla employee in discrimination suit to $15M

A federal judge on Thursday cut a payout awarded to a former Tesla contractor for racial discrimination he faced at the company from $137 million to $15 million.

Judge slashes Tesla’s damages to ex-employee in racism case

Rejecting Tesla’s request for a retrial, Orrick said ‘Tesla’s indifference to Diaz’s complaints is striking’

Judge slashes Tesla’s payout to Black employee who alleged rampant racism

The Black former Tesla worker plans to appeal the ruling.

Judge cuts the payout in a Black former Tesla contractor's racial discrimination suit

A federal judge has slashed the award to Owen Diaz over claims that he was subjected to racial discrimination at work to $15 million. A jury had ordered the automaker to pay Diaz $137 million.