Tesla, Elon Musk's electric car company, is facing legal issues over recent automobile mishaps. The corporation is being sued over a car crash that killed one man in New York.
Jiyoung Yoon filed a lawsuit against an electric car manufacturer after her husband, Jyung Woo Hahn, tragically died in an accident. The tragedy happened in Rockland County, New York, on the Palisades Interstate Parkway, in March 2022.
Yoon contends that her husband's 2020 Tesla Model 3 malfunctioned, hit a tree, and caught fire, according to court papers obtained by TMZ. The documents state that Hahn avoided the first crash but was trapped inside the car and then died from the fire.
According to the plaintiff, the Tesla Model 3 was excessively unsafe for its intended uses due to improper manufacturing, design, and warnings. Yoon is suing for damages and has asked for a jury trial to be held.
Tesla has not addressed these charges as of the present reporting.
Tesla's Troubles Mount
In July, US auto safety regulators launched an investigation over a 2013 Subaru Impreza-Tesla Model 3 fatality. In South Lake Tahoe, California, the accident, which allegedly happened while the Tesla car was in self-driving mode, killed the Subaru driver and a three-month-old baby, according to a report from Opoyi.
In a separate lawsuit, Tesla owners sued the electric car maker for misrepresenting their products' range. The class-action complaint claims Tesla marketed its SUVs and sedans with exaggerated ranges. The plaintiffs demanded concealed damages and a court order to stop Tesla from misrepresenting vehicle capacity.
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Tesla Maintains High-Range Performance Amid Controversies
Tesla continues to be considered by automotive professionals as a leader in the electric car driving range despite the legal issues and controversy. According to The Washington Post, four Tesla vehicles were included among the Top 10 longest-range electric cars for 2023 by Car and Driver, demonstrating the company's dedication to advancing electric vehicle technology.
The result of these lawsuits and Tesla's image will significantly impact the electric car sector as the legal disputes progress.
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