EV Battery Workers Say Ford Is Joint Employer

By MJ Koo · July 1, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT

Battery plant workers have told a Michigan federal court that Ford Motor Co. is their joint employer and bears responsibility for unpaid wage claims at an electric vehicle battery plant, pushing...

To view the full article, register now.

Documents

Case Information

Case Title

McKnight v. BlueOval SK, LLC

Case Number

4:25-cv-13024

Court

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit

Labor: Fair Standards

Date Filed

September 24, 2025