Four employees have sued Rivian in separate lawsuits this year over allegations they were harassed, in some cases by top executives, and that the company's leadership did little to address their concerns, according to a TechCrunch review of court records. Lawsuits aren't uncommon in the automotive industry, particularly with large companies that operate factories and multiple facilities. But the allegations contained in these previously unreported lawsuits against Rivian, and the ones that it has settled, suggest the company is still sorting out its internal culture ' a culture that was thrust into the spotlight three years ago when it went public. One filed by former color, material, and finish team director Elizabeth Curran in February 2024 accuses Hammoud of being 'prone to irrational outbursts of anger,' incidents she describes as being 'often directed at the women in leadership.' The other, filed by sculptor Nathan Facciolla in October 2024, alleges Hammoud created a hostile...
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