Federal Judge Cuts Damages Awarded to Black Former Tesla Worker

A federal judge, citing legal precedent, reduced the amount of damages awarded to a Black former Tesla Inc. worker who sued the company for racial discrimination.

U.S. District Judge William Orrick cut the award Wednesday to $15 million from $137 million, calling the original damages excessive. Judge Orrick said he rejected Tesla’s argument that it isn’t liable and affirmed the jury’s verdict.