Austin shooting suspect accused of assault at Tesla, suit says
Austin American-Statesman • • general
Key Points:
- Ndiaga Diagne, accused of a deadly shooting spree in Austin, was a former Tesla employee at Gigafactory Texas, where he allegedly assaulted a coworker last year during a company-sanctioned prayer break.
- The victim, Lillian Brady, filed a lawsuit against Tesla claiming the company failed to provide a safe work environment and ignored warning signs of Diagne’s violent behavior.
- Brady’s attorneys argue Tesla did not monitor common areas or supervise activities properly, and the company refused to disclose Diagne’s identity when Brady sought to press charges.
- Court records reveal Diagne had a documented history of family violence and legal issues in 2022, raising questions about Tesla’s knowledge of his background and temperament.
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