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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Justin Rohrlich

Florida family blames Musk’s Tesla for raging fire that destroyed home and killed their dog: lawsuit

A Florida family’s multimillion-dollar house was incinerated when their Tesla exploded in the garage after the electric vehicle’s battery system was exposed to saltwater during a hurricane, according to a federal lawsuit obtained by The Independent.

Tampa Bay auto dealer Michael Murphy was out of town when the Model S combusted, but his wife, young daughters, and in-laws were at the home – and were pulled to safety by rescuers, their complaint states.

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