Tesla Argues in Court That the N-Word Is Acceptable Under Certain Circumstances
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Tesla, in a court case involving over 6,000 Black workers at its Fremont, California factory, argued that it's acceptable to use the n-word in certain situations, claiming it's a term of respect and endearment within the Black community. However, the lawsuit centers around non-Black Tesla employees and managers allegedly using the racial slur against Black workers, such as verbally assaulting them in ways not resembling respect or endearment.
The trial, initiated by California, centers on an alleged systematic pattern of racism and negligence at the Tesla production facility.
The first witness called to testify testified that senior Tesla counsel had attempted to deceive him the day prior to the trial, claiming to represent the state instead of Tesla. Prosecutors also allege that four other potential witnesses were approached by Tesla's legal team ahead of the case, disappearing "off our [the state's] radar" due to possible deals, threats, or persuasion by the company's counsel.
The courtroom spectacle began with revelations of Tesla's egregious missteps, stemming from Electrek's previous reporting. Black Tesla workers at the facility faced wage discrimination, segregation, and racial slurs from management. Management routinely used the n-word and referred to workers as "slaves," earning the factory the moniker "plantation" among employees. Additionally, racist graffiti and swastikas regularly appeared in high-traffic areas, which management ignored.
The trial, a state prosecution rather than a traditional class-action, could result in no limit to the damages Tesla might be accountable for if the state prevails.
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