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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Business
Vinay Patel

Tesla Autopilot Under Fire: Family Files Suit Against Elon Musk, Claims Misleading Features Caused Death

Tesla faces a lawsuit alleging fraudulent misrepresentation of its Autopilot technology after a deadly crash. (Credit: Twitter / Eva FoX 🦊 Claudius Nero's Legion @EvaFoxU)

The family of Genesis Giovanni Mendoza-Martinez, who tragically died in a 2023 collision, has launched a lawsuit against Tesla, claiming the company misrepresented its Autopilot technology, ultimately causing the fatal accident.

The lawsuit has intensified scrutiny over Tesla's marketing of its semi-autonomous features, which critics argue exaggerates their capabilities.

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