Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' fraud lawsuit gets first hearing in China
A Beijing court has held its first hearing in a consumer fraud lawsuit against Tesla regarding its 'Full Self-Driving' software. Ten plaintiffs are seeking over $583,000 in damages, claiming they were misled about the capabilities of the software. The case highlights growing legal challenges for Tesla in China, particularly concerning its marketing practices and product functionality.
- ▪The lawsuit involves 10 Tesla owners who paid for the 'Full Self-Driving' package between 2019 and 2021.
- ▪The plaintiffs allege that Tesla misrepresented the capabilities of the FSD software and concealed hardware limitations.
- ▪Tesla is facing significant legal exposure globally, with up to $14.5 billion in lawsuits related to its self-driving claims.
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