Tesla Faces 5,977 Black Workers in Factory Racism Lawsuit (1)

Almost 6,000 Black workers from Tesla Inc.’s California factory can sue the car maker collectively over claims that it failed to protect them from racism, under a tentative ruling by a California judge.

Alameda County Superior Court Judge Noël Wise said Wednesday the workers should be allowed to proceed with class action status because Tesla’s alleged “pattern or practice” of failing to take reasonable steps to prevent discrimination was a common issue for all the Black workers at the Fremont plant.

The judge gave Tesla until Thursday to contest her ruling and scheduled a hearing for Friday for the ...