Ji-Chang Son Tesla Model X suddenly accelerates, injuring passenger
Tesla was sued after one of its cars allegedly suddenly accelerated, resulting in injury to the passenger and to the driver's house. Korean celebrity Son Ji-chang said we would sue Tesla after his parked Model X electric SUV suddenly accelerated, causing it to crash through his garage into his living room, injuring him and his passenger. The lawsuit alleged product liability, negligence, and breaches of warranty. Reuters reported that Tesla responded that the data from from the car and other evidence 'conclusively shows that the crash was the result of Mr. Son pressing the accelerator pedal all the way to 100%'. Tesla also argued that the actor was using his celebrity to damage Tesla.
- Date it happened
- 2016-01-01
- Organisation involved
- Son Ji-chang
- Product, system or model
- Tesla Autopilot
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