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Fired Tesla manager sues, claiming FSD cars were 'rolling hazards'

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A former manager for Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing operations has filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful retaliation after raising concerns about safety defects. The manager, Javier Medrano, claims that understaffing and a lack of resources created a situation where FSD-equipped vehicles became dangerous on public roads. Medrano alleges his attempts to escalate these safety issues following an accident led to his termination. AI

IMPACT Lawsuit highlights potential safety and management issues within Tesla's autonomous driving development, raising concerns for the industry.

RANK_REASON Lawsuit alleging safety defects and retaliation regarding a specific product.

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Fired Tesla manager sues, claiming FSD cars were 'rolling hazards'

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