Families Sue Tesla Over Fatal Cybertruck Door Design Flaws
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Parents of three college students who died in a Tesla Cybertruck fire in Piedmont are suing Tesla, alleging the vehicle's doors failed to open as it burned, potentially trapping the victims inside. The lawsuit highlights issues with the vehicle's door system, which is powered by a 12-volt battery that can fail if the vehicle loses power, and cites Tesla's recent acknowledgment of the need to redesign these doors. The victims' families claim Tesla's design contributed to their loved ones' deaths, and are seeking damages for wrongful death.
- Parents of College Students Killed in Piedmont Cybertruck Crash Sue Tesla, Say Kids Were Trapped in Burning Car SFist
- Student, 19, and 2 Others Killed After Being Unable to Escape Tesla Cybertruck Crash Due to Alleged Design Flaw, Parents Say Yahoo
- Tesla Is Sued by Families Who Say Faulty Doors Led to Two Deaths The New York Times
- Parents of woman killed in Cybertruck crash allege dangerous door design prevented her escape KTVU
- Cybertruck trapped Piedmont college students who burned to death, new lawsuits claim KRON4
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