Fremont Battery Company Allegedly Brought in Unlicensed Chinese Lawyer, Called US Workers Foreigners
Gotion Inc. , linked to China, is accused in a lawsuit of hiring unauthorized Chinese workers while derogatorily labeling non-Chinese staff as “foreigners. ” The case, filed on June 13 in Alameda County, claims the company employed individuals on B-1 visas, which prohibit work, and brought an unlicensed Chinese lawyer to advise on illegal hiring practices. Plaintiffs Anirban Das, Atul Deshpande, and Betuel Olivares allege they faced harassment and were stripped of responsibilities after voicing concerns. A Gotion supervisor reportedly dismissed their input, stating it was unrealistic to expect “old Americans” or “foreigners” to resolve issues.
The lawsuit also points out that Gotion operated without proper permits and ignored a city closure notice. This legal action follows Gotion's controversial attempts to establish a $2. 3 billion EV battery factory in Michigan, which faced significant local backlash. Gotion has yet to issue a public response regarding the lawsuit. The unfolding situation raises serious questions about compliance with U.
S. immigration laws and workplace equality.