In its 10-Q, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) disclosed that on June 16, 2022, two Tesla stockholders filed separate derivative actions in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, purportedly on behalf of Tesla, against certain of Tesla’s current and former directors. Both suits assert claims for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and violation of the federal securities laws in connection with alleged race and gender discrimination and sexual harassment. Among other things, plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief, unspecified damages payable to Tesla, and attorneys’ fees.

Tesla said they anticipate that the directors will move to dismiss both actions because neither shareholder made a demand upon the Tesla’s board of directors prior to filing suit.