Tesla, EEOC Plan Talks to Settle California Factory Racism Suit

Tesla Inc. will enter into settlement negotiations with the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over the agency’s 2023 lawsuit accusing the electric-vehicle maker of race-based harassment at its California factory.

The agency said in a Tuesday court filing that Tesla has agreed to private mediation in the case, which is expected to take place in March or April after the two sides select a mediator.

“Should this matter not resolve through settlement discussions and mediation efforts, the parties will submit to the court on or before June 17, 2026, a proposed protocol for the next phase of the litigation,” lawyers ...