Tesla racism case: Former worker rejects $15 million award

A Black former Tesla employee has rejected a $15 million award in his racism lawsuit after the original award was reduced nearly 90% by a judge.

A Black former Tesla worker, who said he was the victim of racial abuse, rejected a $15 million award after the amount was drastically reduced by a judge.in Fremont, California, said he was faced with "daily racist epithets," including the "N-word." He was originally awarded $6.

9 million in damages for emotional distress and $130 million in punitive damages in the case.Diaz's rejection of the award could mean a new trial in the case.Diaz had alleged that employees drew swastikas and left racist graffiti and drawings around the plant and that supervisors failed to stop the abuse.

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