Ex-Tesla employee seeks do-over after $137M jury award gets reduced $97.6%

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 11, 2023 Tesla’s legal dispute with a former contract worker who accused the company of racial discrimination isn’t over just yet. In a recent update, Owen Diaz, who previously worked as an elevator operator at the Fremont Factory, indicated that he is seeking another retrial. Diaz, who was awarded …

Tesla moves forward with Kato Road expansion where 4680 cell develops

By Joey Klender Posted on May 10, 2023 Tesla has moved forward with its expansion of the Kato Road facility, where the 4680 battery cell is developed. Filings seen by Teslarati show the automaker has continued with its expansion of the Materials Lab, where research and development of the 4680 cell and other battery projects take …

Tesla confronted by U.S. Senators regarding ‘forced arbitration’

By William Johnson Posted on May 9, 2023 Tesla has received a public letter from a group of U.S. Senators asking the company to alter its policy regarding forced arbitration. Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, are no strangers to receiving public letters from the United States Senate. Senators, notably Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren, …