16 stories tagged lawsuit on EV Digest.
A U.S. appeals court has intervened, preventing several class-action lawsuits against Tesla related to its marketing of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) features. The ruling sends the cases to arbitration, sidestepping potential large-scale litigation over whether Tesla exaggerated the capabilities of its autonomous driving technology.
The city of Boston has taken legal action against the Trump administration, alleging that a federal grant designated for climate resilience projects was unfairly rescinded. Boston officials claim the decision was influenced by the city's commitment to promoting electric vehicle infrastructure, among other environmental initiatives.
A California racism trial against Tesla opened with immediate controversy as one of the company's attorneys allegedly misled a witness by posing as a state official. Further complicating matters, Tesla's outside counsel claimed in court that the N-word could be considered a 'term of respect and endearment' within the Black community. These incidents occurred before the judge who will ultimately decide the case, drawing immediate scrutiny to Tesla's legal strategy.
Tesla is currently on trial in Oakland, California, defending against a lawsuit from the state's Civil Rights Department. The suit alleges widespread racial discrimination and harassment at the automaker's flagship Fremont factory. This case highlights ongoing scrutiny of workplace culture within major EV manufacturers.
Tesla has confidentially settled a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a 2023 incident where a Model S, operating on Autopilot, crashed into a parked fire truck, resulting in the driver's death and severe injuries to a passenger. This out-of-court resolution allows Tesla to avoid a jury trial that would have scrutinously examined the company's claims regarding its advanced driver-assistance system.
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 lawsuit has been filed against Tesla seeking $10 million in damages after a Model S Plaid test drive ended in a crash while allegedly demonstrating 'Insane' mode. The incident involved an unsupervised test driver who reportedly lost control of the high-performance EV during an acceleration demonstration.
A woman is suing Tesla for $10 million, claiming severe injuries from a Model Y test drive gone wrong. She alleges that dealership employees put the vehicle into its high-performance 'Insane Mode' before a crash occurred. This incident highlights potential risks associated with powerful EV performance settings during unsupervised customer experiences.
A former Tesla manager responsible for the company's 'Full Self-Driving' test fleet in Houston has filed a wrongful-termination lawsuit, claiming the operation was severely understaffed. According to the lawsuit, these conditions led to test vehicles becoming 'rolling hazards on public streets.' This revelation comes as Tesla prepares to launch its robotaxi service, raising concerns about the safety protocols during its development.
Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech is suing Green Charter Township in Michigan for breach of contract, seeking millions in damages. The lawsuit stems from the township's alleged failure to uphold agreements crucial for the development of Gotion's planned $2.3 billion EV battery component plant, which has been delayed due to local political opposition and permitting issues.
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.
Tesla has reportedly settled a lawsuit related to a fatal 2023 crash, which involved its Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta software. This incident contributed to a federal investigation into the company's advanced driver-assistance systems. The confidential settlement avoids a public trial over the technology's role in the collision.
In a wrongful death lawsuit, Elon Musk has publicly denied that Tesla's Autopilot system was responsible for a 2022 crash that killed an 87-year-old woman. Instead, Musk pointed to evidence suggesting the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator pedal instead of the brake, maintaining that user error was the cause.
The family of a 76-year-old woman in Katy, Texas, who died after a Tesla crashed into her home, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the automaker and the driver. The suit alleges that Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems are defectively designed, echoing arguments from a previous landmark verdict against the company.
The family of a 76-year-old Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against Tesla. The suit alleges a Tesla Model 3, reportedly operating on driver-assistance software, crashed into her home near Houston, resulting in her death. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the safety and deployment of advanced driver-assistance systems.
Toyota's philanthropic arm faces a lawsuit in California, accused of misappropriating technology for a three-wheeled electric vehicle designed to assist low-income farmers in Africa. The suit claims the automaker stole intellectual property for a project intended for social good.
