Brazil prosecutors sue BYD for violating labor rights
SAO PAULO, May 27 (Reuters) - Brazilian labor prosecutors filed a public civil action against Chinese carmaker BYD (002594.SZ), opens new tab for alleged human trafficking and "slavery-like conditions" for workers, according to a statement from the prosecutors office issued on Tuesday.
Prosecutors are seeking 257 million reais ($45 million) in moral damages from BYD and two other companies, according to the statement.
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