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Mar. 31, 2023

Man who alleges racial harassment at Tesla spars with defense lawyer

Frequently, Owen Diaz snapped at Alexander B. Spiro, accusing the attorney of telling lies, taking his testimony out of context and mischaracterizing what he said.

A former subcontract worker at Tesla verbally sparred with a lawyer for the automaker on Thursday in a second day of questioning about racial harassment he said he experienced at a factory in Fremont.

“I take accountability for the things I do, sir… I just wish Tesla would take accountability for what they did instead of bringing in high-priced lawyers to try to prove me a liar,” plaintiff Owen Diaz snapped at Alexander B. Spiro during one...

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