US Senators Express Concerns Over Tesla's Use of Forced Arbitration.
Seven US senators have written a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressing concerns about the company's use of forced arbitration clauses in employee and consumer contracts. The senators argue that these clauses prevent discrimination claims and consumer safety complaints from being brought to court, potentially keeping safety flaws from the public eye and limiting regulatory authorities' ability to hold Tesla accountable. The letter also cited numerous incidents of alleged racial and sexual harassment, as well as ongoing investigations into reports of "phantom braking" in Tesla vehicles.