Why is Tesla being sued by the Blaine family?

The Blaine family alleges Tesla and Elon Musk provided a false sense of security regarding the vehicle's autonomous capabilities, leading to a fatal crash.

What specific Tesla features are in question in the lawsuit?

The lawsuit questions the effectiveness of Tesla's "Autosteer," "Lane Departure Warning," "Lane Keeping Assist," and "Full Self-Driving" features.

How did the fatal Tesla Model X crash occur?

The Tesla Model X allegedly veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with a semi-truck, killing four occupants.

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Tesla Accused of Negligence in Deadly Model X Crash

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Summary

Family alleges Tesla and Elon Musk misled about autonomous capabilities.
A Model X crash killed a wife, two daughters, and son-in-law.
The lawsuit claims Tesla's driver-assistance systems defectively failed.

Tesla Accused of Negligence in Deadly Model X Crash

A lawsuit filed by Nathan Blaine accuses Tesla and CEO Elon Musk of negligence following a fatal crash that killed four family members and their dog. Blaine claims the company "intentionally misrepresented the safety of their vehicles" and touted autonomous features that created a "false sense of security." The complaint details how the Tesla Model X allegedly defectively failed to function as advertised, leading to a head-on collision with a semi-truck.

The devastating accident occurred on September 1, 2023, when the Model X, driven by Jennifer Blaine, veered into the westbound lane on Idaho State Highway 33. Inside were her daughters Denali and Emily, and Emily's husband, Zachary Leavitt. The vehicle collided with a fully loaded semi-truck, resulting in the immediate deaths of all occupants and the family dog. The lawsuit asserts that Tesla's "Autosteer" and lane-keeping systems failed.