Tesla hit by new lawsuit alleging racial abuse

Fifteen black former or current employees allege they faced racial abuse and harassment at carmaker's factories

Fifteen black former or current employees at Tesla have filed a lawsuit against the electric carmaker, alleging they faced racial abuse and harassment at its factories.

The workers said they were subjected to offensive racist comments and behaviour by colleagues, managers, and human resources employees on a regular basis, according to the lawsuit filed in a California state court.