A new legal challenge in California is calling for the suspension of Hyundai vehicle sales across the state until the automaker makes substantial changes to its labor practices.
The case, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accuses Hyundai and its affiliated companies of benefiting from a supply chain tainted by unsafe working conditions and unlawful labor practices in the southeastern United States.
Advocacy Group Pushes for Accountability
The lawsuit was brought by Jobs to Move America, a non-profit focused on promoting high-quality employment and ensuring public investments are made responsibly.
The suit names several entities as defendants, including Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Mobis, Glovis America, Kia America, and Kia Corporation…