Tesla Expects California Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination

Tesla Inc. said a California agency intends to sue the company and allege systematic racial discrimination and harassment at its car factory in the state following a three-year investigation.

On almost 50 occasions over the last five years, individuals who believe they were discriminated against or harassed asked the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing to investigate Tesla, the company said in a statement late Tuesday. Tesla said the DFEH closed each investigation without a finding of misconduct against the company.

Tesla warned of the possible suit once already this week, disclosing in a regulatory filing Monday that DFEH ...