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Tesla Lawsuit: Wife Dies in Fiery Model 3 Crash
26 Nov
Summary
- A husband is suing Tesla after his wife died in a fiery crash.
- The lawsuit alleges design flaws caused sudden acceleration and fire.
- Rescuers struggled to open the Tesla due to a defective door handle.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Tesla by a Washington man whose wife died in a fiery crash involving their Model 3 electric vehicle. The suit alleges that defects in the car's design led to sudden, uncommanded acceleration and subsequent catastrophic failure, including an explosive fire.
The incident occurred on January 7, 2023, when the vehicle allegedly accelerated rapidly and out of control before crashing into a utility pole. The complaint states that defective batteries and their design contributed to the intense fire. Furthermore, it claims Tesla's door handle design became inoperable after the crash, hindering rescue efforts.
Despite knowledge of 'Sudden Uncommanded Acceleration' and fire risks, and the 'serious risk of occupant entrapment,' the lawsuit contends Tesla continued to market and sell these vehicles. The plaintiff is seeking wrongful death damages and has requested a jury trial.
