Deaf Tesla Employee Fired After Reporting Hearing Aids Malfunction Due to Factory Heat: ADA Lawsuit Filed

Nov 13, 2025 02:55 pm CST

A deaf Tesla employee has filed a lawsuit against the company after being terminated following his complaint that excessive heat in the casting department caused his hearing aids to malfunction. Hans Kohls alleges Tesla violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by firing him instead of providing reasonable accommodation, despite his proven success in other departments where temperatures were more suitable.