A trial concerning allegations of rampant race discrimination at Tesla‘s flagship assembly plant is set to begin on Monday in Oakland, Reuters reported. This legal battle involves the California Civil Rights Department and the electric vehicle maker, with proceedings scheduled to run until October 30 before state Superior Court Judge Peter Borkon.
It is a significant moment for the company, as its high profile and the thousands of workers involved make this one of the most notable employment discrimination cases against a major US company in recent years. This bench trial means that Judge Borkon will decide whether the company is liable for violations of California civil rights laws, rather than a jury.