Case: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Tesla, Inc.

4:23-cv-04984 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Filed Date: Sept. 28, 2023

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary, while we research the case.) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that black employees working in Tesla's manufacturing facilities have routinely endured racial abuse, pervasive stereotyping, and hostility since at least 2015. This case is ongoing.

Summary Authors

Erin Lichtenstein (3/5/2025)

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For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67838078/parties/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-tesla-inc/


Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff

Ashley, Mariko Mae (California)

Baker, James H (California)

Blackman, Amos (California)

Cador, Kena Cherriece (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Begley, Sara A. (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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4:23-cv-04984

Complaint

Sept. 28, 2023

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Complaint
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Order Re: Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Stay

March 29, 2024

March 29, 2024

Order/Opinion

727 F.Supp.3d 875

Resources

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67838078/equal-employment-opportunity-commission-v-tesla-inc/

Last updated Aug. 5, 2025, 5:05 a.m.

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COMPLAINT and Jury Trial Demand against Tesla, Inc.. Filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Steele, Roberta) (Filed on 9/28/2023) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

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Proposed Summons. (Steele, Roberta) (Filed on 9/28/2023) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Marcia L. Mitchell (Mitchell, Marcia) (Filed on 9/28/2023) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

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Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore. Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summons and the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information, visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, the summons will be issued and returned electronically. A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within two business days. Consent/Declination due by 10/12/2023. (bw, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/28/2023) (Entered: 09/28/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by James H Baker (Baker, James) (Filed on 9/29/2023) (Entered: 09/29/2023)

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Summons Issued as to Tesla, Inc. (sfb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/2/2023) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

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Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: This case may fall within the Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. See General Order 71. Parties and Counsel are directed to review General Order 71 to determine whether it applies to this case, and to comply with that General Order if applicable. Case Management Statement due by 1/2/2024. Initial Case Management Conference set for 1/9/2024 01:30 PM in Oakland, - To be determined. (sfb, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/2/2023) (Entered: 10/02/2023)

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CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.. (Baker, James) (Filed on 10/12/2023) (Entered: 10/12/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kena Cherriece Cador on behalf of Plaintiff US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Cador, Kena) (Filed on 10/24/2023) (Entered: 10/24/2023)

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REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Tesla, Inc. on 10/26/2023 by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Tesla, Inc. Waiver of Service due by 11/27/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate/Proof of Service)(Baker, James) (Filed on 10/26/2023) (Entered: 10/26/2023)

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Service waived by Tesla, Inc. waiver sent on 10/26/2023, answer due 12/26/2023. (Baker, James) (Filed on 11/13/2023) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christina Theresa Tellado (Tellado, Christina) (Filed on 12/11/2023) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

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CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Tesla, Inc... (Tellado, Christina) (Filed on 12/11/2023) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-18927161.) filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Begley, Sara) (Filed on 12/11/2023) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

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CLERK'S NOTICE TO COUNSEL RE DOCKET 14 : The written application must be re-filed using the correct form. The true and correct copies of the certificates of good standing must also be re-filed as attachment to the application. https://cand.uscourts.gov/wp-content/uploads/attorneys/CAND_Application_for_Pro_Hac_Vice-11-2021.pdf (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2023) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

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CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of this Court will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to the jurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which the necessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice of the district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORE THE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARING BEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (wft, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/12/2023) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice of Sara A. Begley ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-18927161.) Filing fee previously paid on 12/11/2023 filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Begley, Sara) (Filed on 12/12/2023) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas E. Hill (Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 12/12/2023) (Entered: 12/12/2023)

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned using a proportionate, random, and blind system pursuant to General Order No. 44 to Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore no longer assigned to case, Notice: The assigned judge participates in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project. See General Order No. 65 and http://cand.uscourts.gov/cameras. Signed by The Clerk on 12/13/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Eligibility for Video Recording)(anj, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2023) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

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CLERK'S NOTICE RESCHEDULING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Initial Case Management Conference is reset for 1/11/2024 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley by a Zoom webinar. Case Management Statement is due by 1/4/2024. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jsc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names must be sent to the CRD at JSCcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than noon on 1/10/2024.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/13/2023) (Entered: 12/13/2023)

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 17 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Sara A. Begley. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/14/2023) (Entered: 12/14/2023)

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MOTION to Stay All Proceedings filed by Tesla, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 2/1/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 08, 19th Floor before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. Responses due by 12/28/2023. Replies due by 1/4/2024. DEFENDANT TESLA, INC.'S NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION TO STAY ALL PROCEEDINGS IN LIGHT OF LONG-RUNNING, CURRENTLY PENDING AND VIRTUALLY IDENTICAL STATE COURT LITIGATION; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT THEREOF (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sara Begley ISO, # 2 Declaration of Tiffany Hart ISO, # 3 Declaration of Thomas Hill ISO, # 4 Declaration of Jessica Quon-Vaili ISO, # 5 Request for Judicial Notice ISO, # 6 Exhibit List, # 7 Exhibit A, # 8 Exhibit B, # 9 Exhibit C, # 10 Exhibit D, # 11 Exhibit E, # 12 Exhibit F, # 13 Exhibit G, # 14 Exhibit H, # 15 Exhibit I, # 16 Exhibit J, # 17 Exhibit K, # 18 Exhibit L, # 19 Exhibit M, # 20 Exhibit N, # 21 Exhibit O, # 22 Exhibit P, # 23 Exhibit Q, # 24 Exhibit R, # 25 Exhibit S, # 26 Proposed Order)(Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 12/18/2023) Modified Text on 12/19/2023 (krp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/18/2023)

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 22 MOTION to Stay All Proceedings. Responses due by 1/3/2024. Replies due by 1/10/2024. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/20/2023)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER Continuing the Initial Case Management Conference and Initial Case Deadlines filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration ISO Stipulation to Continue Initial Case Management Conference & Case Deadlines)(Cador, Kena) (Filed on 12/21/2023) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 23 Stipulation Continuing the Initial Case Management Conference and Initial Case Deadlines. The initial case management conference set for January 11, 2024 is vacated. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/21/2023) (Entered: 12/21/2023)

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Certificate of Interested Entities by Tesla, Inc. Certification of Conflicts and Interested Entities or Persons (Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 12/26/2023) (Entered: 12/26/2023)

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Tesla, Inc. (Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 12/26/2023) (Entered: 12/26/2023)

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MOTION to Dismiss EEOC's Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) filed by Tesla, Inc.. Motion to Dismiss Hearing set for 2/8/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 08, 19th Floor. Responses due by 1/9/2024. Replies due by 1/16/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 12/26/2023) (Entered: 12/26/2023)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER ENLARGING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR TESLAS MOTION TO DISMISS AND RESETTING HEARING DATE filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of J. Baker ISO Stipulation)(Baker, James) (Filed on 12/29/2023) (Entered: 12/29/2023)

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 28 Stipulation ENLARGING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR TESLA'S MOTION TO DISMISS AND RESETTING HEARING DATE. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2024) (Entered: 01/02/2024)

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Set/Reset Deadlines as to 27 MOTION to Dismiss EEOC's Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6). Responses due by 1/30/2024. Replies due by 2/6/2024. Motion Hearing reset for 2/22/2024 at 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco, Courtroom 08, 19th Floor before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/2/2024)

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CLERK'S NOTICE CONTINUING MOTION HEARING. Please take notice that the hearing on Defendant's 22 Motion to Stay All Proceedings set for 2/1/2024 is continued to 2/22/2024 at 10:00 a.m., to coincide with the hearing on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, in San Francisco, Courtroom 08, 19th Floor before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 1/3/2024) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 22 MOTION to Stay All Proceedings ) filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Baker, James) (Filed on 1/3/2024) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

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Declaration of Nancy Sienko in Support of 31 Opposition/Response to Motion to Stay all Proceedings filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3)(Related document(s) 31 ) (Baker, James) (Filed on 1/3/2024) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 22 MOTION to Stay All Proceedings ) Opposition to Request for Judicial Notice and [Proposed] Order filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Baker, James) (Filed on 1/3/2024) (Entered: 01/03/2024)

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REPLY (re 22 MOTION to Stay All Proceedings ) filed byTesla, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Reply ISO Request for Judicial Notice ISO Motion to Stay)(Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 1/10/2024) (Entered: 01/10/2024)

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OPPOSITION/RESPONSE (re 27 MOTION to Dismiss EEOC's Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) ) filed byEqual Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Baker, James) (Filed on 1/30/2024) (Entered: 01/30/2024)

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REPLY (re 27 MOTION to Dismiss EEOC's Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) ) filed byTesla, Inc.. (Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 2/6/2024) (Entered: 02/06/2024)

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CLERK'S NOTICE CONTINUING MOTIONS HEARING. Please take notice that the hearing on Defendant's Motion to Stay All Proceedings and Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. Nos. 22 & 27 ) set for 2/22/2024 is continued to 3/21/2024 at 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco, Courtroom 08, 19th Floor before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/14/2024) (Entered: 02/14/2024)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Paul Wade Matthias-Bennetch (Matthias-Bennetch, Paul) (Filed on 3/11/2024) (Entered: 03/11/2024)

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STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISION pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-3.d in Support of filed byTesla, Inc.. (Related document(s) 22 ) (Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 3/11/2024) (Entered: 03/11/2024)

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CLERK'S NOTICE CONTINUING MOTIONS HEARING. The hearing on Defendant's Motion to Stay All Proceedings and Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. Nos. 22 & 27 ) set for 3/21/2024 is continued to 3/28/2024 at 10:00 a.m. in San Francisco, Courtroom 08, 19th Floor before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/18/2024) (Entered: 03/18/2024)

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MOTION to Strike (re 39 Statement of Recent Decision) Plaintiff EEOC's Opposition to Defendant Tesla, Inc's Statement of Recent Decisions and REQUEST to Strike by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Striking Tesla Statement of Recent Decisions)(Baker, James) (Filed on 3/19/2024) Modified on 3/20/2024. Incorrect Event (krp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 03/19/2024)

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Electronic filing error. ***Incorrect event used. [err101] Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary.*** Re:41 Objection filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (krp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/20/2024)

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Electronic filing error. ***Incorrect event used. [err101] Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary.*** Re: 41 Objection filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (krp, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/20/2024)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Motion Hearing held on 3/28/2024 re 22 Tesla's Inc.'s Motion to Stay All Proceedings filed and 27 Tesla, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss EEOC's Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6). The Court heard arguments and will issue a written order on the motions. Court Reporter: Christine Coaly/Time 00:45Attorneys for Plaintiff: James Baker/Kena CadorAttorneys for Defendant: Thomas Hill/Raymond Cardozo/Paul Matthias-Bennetch The Initial Case Management Conference is set for 5/9/2024 at 1:30 p.m. by a Zoom webinar. Joint statement is due by 5/2/2024.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jsc Court Appearances: Advanced notice is required of counsel or parties who wish to be identified by the court as making an appearance or will be participating in the argument at the hearing. A list of names must be sent to the CRD at JSCcrd@cand.uscourts.gov no later than noon on 5/8/2024.General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 3/28/2024) (Entered: 03/28/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley denying 22 Defendant's Motion to All Proceedings, denying 27 Defendant's Motion to Dismiss EEOC's Complaint pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6), and denying as moot 41 Plaintiff's Motion to Strike. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 3/29/2024) (Entered: 03/29/2024)

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ANSWER to Complaint by Tesla, Inc.. (Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 4/12/2024) (Entered: 04/12/2024)

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ADR Clerks Notice re: Non-Compliance with Court Order. The parties have failed to file an ADR Certification as required by the Initial Case Management Scheduling Order. Counsel shall comply promptly with the requirements of ADR L.R. 3-5(b) and shall file the ADR Certification. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.)(cmf, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/19/2024) (Entered: 04/19/2024)

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TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 3/28/2024 before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley by Tesla, Inc., for Court Reporter Christine M Coaly. (Matthias-Bennetch, Paul) (Filed on 4/22/2024) (Entered: 04/22/2024)

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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by Tesla, Inc. (Matthias-Bennetch, Paul) (Filed on 4/23/2024) (Entered: 04/23/2024)

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ADR Certification (ADR L.R. 3-5 b) of discussion of ADR options by Plaintiff U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Baker, James) (Filed on 4/23/2024) (Entered: 04/23/2024)

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Transcript of Proceedings held on 03/28/2024, before Judge Corley. Court Reporter/Transcriber Christine Coaly, telephone number 6023227248. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. (Re 46 Transcript Order ) Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/23/2024. (Related documents(s) 46 ) (Coaly, Christine) (Filed on 4/24/2024) (Entered: 04/24/2024)

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Baker, James) (Filed on 5/2/2024) (Entered: 05/02/2024)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Initial Case Management Conference held and recorded by Zoom videoconference on 5/9/2024. The Court to issue an order to confirm the deadlines discussed. Recording Time 1:53-2:04Attorneys for Plaintiff: James Baker/Kena CadorAttorneys for Defendant: Thomas Hill/Paul Matthias-Bennetch A Further Case Management Conference is set for 9/26/2024 at 1:30 p.m. by a Zoom webinar. Updated statement is due by 9/19/2024.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jsc General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 5/9/2024) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

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PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 1: INITIAL DEADLINES. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on 5/9/2024. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/9/2024) (Entered: 05/09/2024)

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Proposed Order - First Stipulated Order re Discovery ESI for Standard Litigation by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of James Baker ISO 1st Stipulated Order re Discovery ESI)(Baker, James) (Filed on 7/11/2024) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

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Joint Discovery Letter Brief re Protective Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - [Proposed] Stipulated Protective Order)(Baker, James) (Filed on 7/11/2024) (Entered: 07/11/2024)

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FIRST STIPULATED ORDER RE: DISCOVERY OF ESI. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on 7/12/2024. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/12/2024) (Entered: 07/12/2024)

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CLERK'S NOTICE SETTING DISCOVERY HEARING BY ZOOM. Please take notice that a Discovery Hearing is set for 7/17/2024 at 11:00 a.m. before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley by a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jsc General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/15/2024) (Entered: 07/15/2024)

July 15, 2024

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Clerk's Notice Setting Zoom Hearing

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Discovery Hearing held and recorded by Zoom videoconference on 7/17/2024. The parties to resubmit a revised stipulated protective order by 7/22/2024. The deadline to produce initial disclosures is extended to 7/23/2024. Recording Time: 11:01-11:39Attorneys for Plaintiff: James Baker/Kena CadorAttorney for Defendant: Thomas Hill (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 7/17/2024) (Entered: 07/17/2024)

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Discovery Hearing

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER - [Proposed] Stipulated Protective Order filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of James Baker ISO [Proposed] Stipulated Protective Order, # 2 Exhibit A to Baker Decl_Red-lined Stipulated PO)(Baker, James) (Filed on 7/22/2024) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

1 Declaration of James Baker ISO [Proposed] Stipulated Protective Order

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Stipulated Protective Order. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on 7/22/2024. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/22/2024) (Entered: 07/22/2024)

July 22, 2024

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NOTICE of Change In Counsel by Christina Theresa Tellado and Notice of Address and Electronic Service Address (Tellado, Christina) (Filed on 8/9/2024) (Entered: 08/09/2024)

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MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Tesla, Inc.. Motion Hearing set for 9/26/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 08, 19th Floor before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley. Responses due by 8/26/2024. Replies due by 9/3/2024. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Thomas E. Hill, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Unopposed Motion to Withdraw as Counsel of Record)(Hill, Thomas) (Filed on 8/12/2024) (Entered: 08/12/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 61 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/13/2024) (Entered: 08/13/2024)

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Baker, James) (Filed on 9/19/2024) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Further Case Management Conference held and recorded by Zoom videoconference on 9/26/2024. The Court to issue a Pretrial Order to confirm the deadlines discussed.Recording Time `2:14-2:19Attorneys for Plaintiff: James Baker/Kena CadorAttorneys for Defendant: Tyree Jones/Sara Begley A Further Case Management Conference is set for 12/12/2024 at 1:30 p.m. by a Zoom webinar. Updated statements are due by 12/5/2024 and should address new matters only.Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/jsc General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.Zoom Guidance and Setup: https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 9/26/2024) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

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PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 2: INITIAL DISCOVERY PERIOD DEADLINES. Signed by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on 9/26/2024. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/27/2024) (Entered: 09/27/2024)

Sept. 27, 2024

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Case Management Conference - Further AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

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NOTICE of Appearance filed by Mariko Mae Ashley on behalf of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Ashley, Mariko) (Filed on 10/24/2024) (Entered: 10/24/2024)

Oct. 24, 2024

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Notice of Appearance/Substitution/Change/Withdrawal of Attorney

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER RE PROTOCOL TO LIMIT DISCOVERY FOR POTENTIALLY AGGRIEVED INDIVIDUALS filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Baker, James) (Filed on 10/30/2024) (Entered: 10/30/2024)

Oct. 30, 2024

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 67 Stipulation RE PROTOCOL TO LIMIT DISCOVERY FOR POTENTIALLY AGGRIEVED INDIVIDUALS. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/1/2024) (Entered: 11/01/2024)

Nov. 1, 2024

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Order on Stipulation

Nov. 1, 2024

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MOTION for leave to appear in Pro Hac Vice for Dana E. Feinstein ( Filing fee $ 328, receipt number ACANDC-20036899.) filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Good Standing - Feinstein, Dana E. (Pennsylvania), # 2 Certificate of Good Standing - Feinstein, Dana E. (New Jersey))(Feinstein, Dana) (Filed on 11/12/2024) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 69 Motion for Pro Hac Vice as to Dana E. Feinstein. (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/12/2024) (Entered: 11/12/2024)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER to Extend Deadline to Submit 2nd ESI Protocol filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of James Baker ISO Stipulation Extending 2nd ESI Protocol Deadline)(Baker, James) (Filed on 11/22/2024) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

1 Declaration of James Baker ISO Stipulation Extending 2nd ESI Protocol Deadline

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Order on Stipulation

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 71 Stipulation to Extend Deadline to Submit 2nd ESI Protocol by December 6, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/22/2024) (Entered: 11/22/2024)

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Baker, James) (Filed on 12/5/2024) (Entered: 12/05/2024)

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STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER EXTENDING DEADLINE TO SUBMIT SECOND PROPOSED ESI PROTOCOL filed by Tesla, Inc.. (Jones, Tyree) (Filed on 12/6/2024) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

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ORDER by Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley granting 74 Stipulation to Extend Deadline to Submit 2nd ESI Protocol by December 11, 2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/9/2024) (Entered: 12/09/2024)

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Order on Stipulation

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Joint Update Regarding Status of Supplemental ESI Protocol by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Baker, James) (Filed on 12/11/2024) Modified on 12/12/2024. Incorrect event (krp, COURT STAFF). (Entered: 12/11/2024)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley: Further Case Management Conference held and recorded by Zoom videoconference on 12/12/2024.Recording Time 1:59-2:04 Attorneys for Plaintiff: James Baker/Kena CadorAttorneys for Defendant: Tyree Jones/Sara Begley A Further Case Management Conference is set for 1/8/2025 at 9:00 a.m. in San Francisco, Courtroom 08, 19th Floor. Updated statement is due by noon on 1/7/2025. The statement should address any outstanding discovery disputes. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (ahm, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 12/12/2024) (Entered: 12/12/2024)

Dec. 12, 2024

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Case Management Conference - Further AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

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JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Baker, James) (Filed on 1/7/2025) (Entered: 01/07/2025)

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Case Management Conference - Further AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings AND ~Util - Teleconference Zoom

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 28, 2023

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

EEOC on behalf of over 1,000 Black employees of the Tesla manufacturing facility in Fremont, CA

Plaintiff Type(s):

EEOC Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

EEOC

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Tesla, Inc. (Fremont, Alameda), Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: None Yet / None

Nature of Relief:

None yet

Source of Relief:

None yet

Issues

General/Misc.:

Pattern or Practice

Retaliation

Discrimination Area:

Conditions of Employment (including assignment, transfer, hours, working conditions, etc.)

Discharge / Constructive Discharge / Layoff

Discipline

Disparate Treatment

Harassment / Hostile Work Environment

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

EEOC-centric:

Direct Suit on Merits