This lawsuit adds to the growing public and regulatory scrutiny of the California state against the technology used by Elon Musk’s company, despite the fact that the latter has promised the arrival of fully autonomous driving in its cars by the end of 2022.
Unsafe technology
According to the lawsuit by Jose Alvarez Toledo, the man who took the company to court, Tesla allegedly acted in haste, equipping cars with technology that was still unsafe.
Autopilot under indictment
This time, the issues involve the California-based manufacturer’s autonomous driving technology, known as Autopilot or Tesla Full-Self Driving and automatic emergency braking.
Dangerous defect
The user called this malfunction a “scary and dangerous nightmare.”
Class action against Tesla
A California Tesla Model 3 owner has taken his car manufacturer to court and created a class action lawsuit because of cars that suddenly activate automatic emergency braking even though there is no obstacle.