Federal employment discrimination watchdog sues Toyota Boshoku Jackson over sexual harassment claims

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: July 7, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago


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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Toyota Boshoku Jackson Tennessee Monday alleging that managers and supervisors at the automotive manufacturing plant repeatedly groped, insulted and demanded sexual favors from female employees.

At least six women reported harassment between January 2021 and July 2024, according to the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.

The lawsuit includes a long list of incidents, including offers to approve requests for …

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