Tesla worker alleges rape, pregnancy firing in Nevada lawsuit

Villanueva brings claims for negligent supervision and retention; workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation under Nevada employment statutes and under 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq.; discrimination, failure to accommodate and retaliation in violation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act; discrimination, failure to accommodate, failure to engage in an interactive process and retaliation in violation of the Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act; and intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault and battery. She seeks compensatory damages, emotional distress damages, punitive and exemplary damages, court costs and attorneys’ fees, and has demanded a jury trial.