Florida Judge Sanctions Tesla For Discovery Violations In Wrongful Death Lawsuit - CleanTechnica

The article discusses a wrongful death lawsuit involving a fatal crash of a 2021 Tesla Model 3 near Coral Gables, Florida, on September 13, 2021. Nicholas Garcia and passenger Jazmin Alcala died after the Tesla sped through an intersection, hit a road hump, veered off the road, struck two trees, and caught fire. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reported the vehicle was traveling up to 90 mph without braking before the crash. While initial impressions suggested driver error, the victims’ families allege the crash was caused by a suspension failure that led to the battery fire. They claim Garcia had reported steering and suspension issues at a Tesla service center days before the accident, and they hold Tesla responsible for negligent inspection, design flaws, and unsafe assembly. The lawsuit, filed in February 2022, coincides with a Tesla recall issued in October 2021 for certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to improperly secured front suspension lateral links