4 stories tagged class-action on EV Digest.
A proposed class-action lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk is advancing, focusing on his America PAC's pledge to award $1 million to randomly selected individuals who signed petitions. The legal action will now determine if it qualifies for class-action status, scrutinizing the promises made in conjunction with his political activities.
A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner is suing the automaker, alleging that the company owes him a portion of a $1.3 billion tariff refund. The class-action lawsuit claims Ford unfairly retained money from tariffs on imported parts that were ultimately declared illegal, artificially inflating vehicle prices for consumers. This legal challenge could reshape how automakers handle past charges on imported components.
A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Tesla, claiming the company sold its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) software to millions of customers whose vehicles lack the necessary hardware to deliver on its promised capabilities. The complaint, which covers models equipped with Hardware 1 through 3 from 2017 to early 2023, notably references Electrek's own reporting multiple times to support its allegations.
A group of nearly 7,000 Tesla owners in the Netherlands is escalating a collective action against the automaker. They allege that Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD) capabilities on Hardware 3 vehicles have not met advertised promises, leading them to pursue a formal legal battle with new backing from a prominent law firm.
