Tesla Faces Legal Battle Over Self-Driving Claims

Judge allows lawsuit to proceed, alleging Tesla misled buyers about vehicle automation capabilities.

Federal judge rules Tesla must face fraud and false advertising claims regarding self-driving technology.
Plaintiff Thomas LoSavio alleges Tesla misrepresented the hardware capabilities in its vehicles.
Elon Musk's promises of cross-country, fully autonomous driving remain unfulfilled since 2016.
Class-action status sought for consumers who bought Tesla vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features under scrutiny amid safety and regulatory investigations.