He had recorded Spanish-speaking coworkers and later discovered using a translation website that they were calling him racial slurs.
The plaintiff, Mr Owen Diaz, struggled to speak at times during his testimony, including when he explained how he had recorded Spanish-speaking coworkers and later discovered using a translation website that they were calling him racial slurs.
At one point, US District Judge William Orrick called a 15-minute recess in order for Mr Diaz to compose himself.Mr Alex Spiro, who represents the company, on Wednesday pressed Mr Diaz on why there was no record of him making written complaints to supervisors, such as emails and text messages, about racist conduct.
Mr Orrick last year agreed with the jury that the EV maker had fostered a hostile work environment but slashed the award to US$15 million. Mr Diaz rejected the lower payout and opted for a new trial on damages before a different jury.
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