A worker at Tesla’s California plant has filed a $51 million lawsuit against the electric vehicle manufacturer and supplier FANUC America. The technician claims he was knocked unconscious by an assembly robot while trying to disassemble it in 2019.
The complaint alleges poor design from FANUC and negligence from Tesla regarding safety protocols. Despite no public comment, Tesla has faced several air quality violations at its California plant since 2019. This latest incident adds to the company’s challenges in addressing safety concerns.
Source: https://www.plantservices.com/industry-news/news/55321150/tesla-targeted-by-51-million-lawsuit-worker-alleges-he-was-knocked-out-by-robot