$137M
Racial Harassment / Hostile Work Environment
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Case Details
Owen Diaz, a former Tesla employee, was awarded $137 million in compensatory and punitive damages for racial abuse and harassment experienced at Tesla's Fremont factory, including racial epithets and racist graffiti.
Additional Notes
Jury sided with the plaintiff on all claims, awarding $6.9 million in compensatory damages and $130 million in punitive damages. Diaz was a contractor, which allowed him to file a lawsuit that went to a jury trial despite Tesla's mandatory arbitration practice.