Tesla to Defend Audi Super Bowl Ad Firing Suit in Federal Court

Tesla Inc. moved to federal court a suit by a former Oregon State football player who alleges he faced racial discrimination and was fired from a store management position with the car maker after appearing in an ad for Audi during the 2020 Super Bowl.

Naymon Frank filed the suit in state court in Los Angeles County, alleging that Elon Musk made the decision to terminate him after he appeared in the ad.

Frank, who is Black, alleges he was subjected to racial discrimination throughout his employment with Tesla, including being passed over for promotion at least four times and ...