Lawyers for Powe declined to comment. Klein declined to comment and directed TechCrunch’s questions to Rivian.
Rivian was also sued by a production worker at its Normal, Illinois factory in February 2024. Nicole Hawkins filed a lawsuit in the Eleventh Judicial Court in McLean County, Illinois claiming she was physically harassed and threatened by a coworker. When she reported this to Rivian’s human resources department, she claims “[n]othing was done.” The case is potentially being settled, as the docket now shows Hawkins’ attorney is asking for a dismissal. Her attorney declined to comment.
Rivian declined to comment on the claims made by each employee, citing the fact that the lawsuits are ongoing.