Rivian and Lucid Following in Tesla's Footsteps Regarding Arbitration Provisions
6 Jun 2023, 09:09 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / In fact, that's not the only bad practice the startups seem to have learned from Tesla, but it is one that most people will only consider when it is too late
What Do the Tesla Files and Arbitration Rules Have To Do With Each Other? A Lot!
31 May 2023, 12:34 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Tesla imposed arbitration rules for all its employees and also included them in sales contracts in the US: only those who refused it could sue the BEV maker
Owen Diaz Sued Tesla for Racism and Won $136.9 Million, But May Get Only $3.2 Million
5 Apr 2023, 12:45 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / More than a tale about the legal system in the U.S., this story apparently teaches us about how one attorney can change the game.
This Is What Investors Should Wish to Hear from Tesla During 'Tesla Investor Day'
1 Mar 2023, 20:51 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / People are excited about the third-generation platform and a possible $25,000 Tesla. However, they should demand new promises
Tesla's Second Attempt to Dismiss California's DFEH Racism Lawsuit Fails
11 Jan 2023, 18:31 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / First, the EV maker asked the Alameda County Superior Court judge to throw out the state’s complaint. As that failed, it countersued
Two Former Tesla Employees Accuse EV Maker of Retaliation in Their Firings
20 Dec 2022, 10:24 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / U.S. federal law forbids companies to fire anyone for taking collective action to try to improve their working conditions.
Tesla Tried to Escape California's Former DFEH Racism Lawsuit and Failed
23 Aug 2022, 21:53 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) is now called the Department of Civil Rights (DCR), and it will keep suing Tesla for racism.
Tesla Faces Yet Another Lawsuit Due to Racism in Its Premises, Mostly in Fremont
1 Jul 2022, 15:17 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Fifteen employees and former workers accuse Tesla of doing nothing to stop racism, sexual harassment, and demoting African American workers
New Owen Diaz Vs Tesla Trial Will Be About More Than Just Racism
28 Jun 2022, 10:09 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The federal judge William Orrick said the involved parties would have a trial-setting conference on July 12 to decide on a new date
Owen Diaz Rejects $15 Million Racism Award From Tesla, Will Battle It Again in Court
22 Jun 2022, 08:28 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / After a judge reduced the total damages from $136.9 million to $15 million, the former contract worker decided to have a new trial
Judge Rules Tesla Must Pay $15 Million Instead of $137 Million in Racism Case
14 Apr 2022, 23:14 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The federal judge reduced the compensatory damages from $6.9 million to $1.5 million and the punitive damages from $130 million to $13.5 million
Former Tesla Construction Quality Manager Sues Company for Racism and Retaliation
23 Feb 2022, 00:48 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Marc Cage warned Tesla about severe construction compliance violations. Instead of fixing the issues, the EV maker fired him.
Instead of Promoting Clean Transportation, Tesla May Be Damaging It
20 Feb 2022, 21:34 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / If the company is a leader in saving the world, we should ask if it is leading in the right way or if other companies are following it to a dead end.
DFEH Racism Lawsuit Accuses Tesla of Moving to Texas to Avoid Accountability
11 Feb 2022, 11:16 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / If courts decide that DFEH is right in its allegations, this lawsuit could represent a massive blow to Tesla’s financial health.
Tesla Goes Public About California's DFEH Lawsuit in Threatening Tone
9 Feb 2022, 14:35 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The company made sure to mention it is “the last remaining automobile manufacturer in California,” implying it may eventually decide against that
Tesla Fremont List of Issues Adds Murder in the Parking Lot to the List
15 Dec 2021, 09:49 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Racism, sexual harassment, drug trafficking, and now assassination are part of the long list of problems with Tesla’s main factory.
Racism Victim at Tesla Fremon Says New Judgment Will Prevent It From Learning
9 Dec 2021, 18:58 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / According to Owen Diaz’s attorneys, that’s the message that courts would send if Tesla’s appeal for a new judgment is granted
Tesla Disputes $130 Million Punitive Award in Racism Case in Fremont
18 Nov 2021, 07:45 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Predictably, the company is using all arguments it has to revert the decision, even if that contradicts what Elon Musk said about being wrong
Owen Diaz Speaks After Court Rules Tesla Owes Him $137 Million Due to Racism
10 Oct 2021, 05:00 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The contract worker would have left Tesla after 13 months because he could not stand the racist harassment he suffered at the Fremont plant.
Tesla is Convicted to Pay $136.9 Million for Failing to Prevent Racism in Fremont
5 Oct 2021, 17:21 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Despite the jury conviction, Tesla’s vice president of people, Valerie Capers Workman, pictured the trial as if the company’s conviction was absurd