Tesla sued over alleged suspension failure after car crash in Florida

by SpeedLux
Tesla Inc logo

Tesla Inc has been sued over an alleged suspension failure during a car crash that killed the driver and a passenger in Florida last year and resulted in a federal probe.

The lawsuit notes that the 2021 Model 3 car had a “defective and unreasonably dangerous suspension that may cause loss of control during ordinary and foreseeable driving conditions”.

It is filed by the driver’s family in a Florida state court last week.

The lawsuit said that four days before the crash that took place in September, the driver, Nicholas G. Garcia, brought the vehicle to a Tesla Store because of the issues with “controllability/steering, suspension, battery and electronic system, and an ability to open the doors”.

The lawsuit alleged the automaker’s service manager of “negligently” inspecting the affected model.

The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the accident, said in a preliminary report in November that the car was speeding before it struck two trees and engulfed.

Garcia, 20, and a front-seat passenger identified as Jazmin Alcala, 19, sustained injuries and “traumatic life-ending burns,” according to a Coral Gables Police Department report.

The lawsuit seeks damages of more than $30,000 each from Tesla and the service manager.

You may also like

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

SpeedLux

SpeedLux is a high-authority automotive blog providing the latest automotive news and reviews. SpeedLux covers everything related to cars, bikes, and motorcycles, from news and reviews, to troubleshooting guides, tips and tricks, and more. SpeedLux was born in 2009 and we have over 20,000 articles published on our blog. We thank all our readers, as well as our partners, without whom we could not have reached this level.

Subscribe

©2009 – 2024 SpeedLux – Daily Automotive News and Reviews. All Right Reserved.