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Tesla drivers lose US class action bid in battery range cases
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A federal judge in Oakland, California has ruled that Tesla owners who accused the company of falsely advertising estimated driving ranges for its electric vehicles must pursue their claims in individual arbitrations rather than in proposed class action lawsuits. The plaintiffs alleged that Tesla fraudulently induced consumers to buy its cars by overestimating their driving range. The judge's order did not dismiss the lawsuits, leaving open the possibility of future injunctions against Tesla if the drivers are successful in arbitrating their claims under California's unfair competition law. Tesla has called the claims unmeritorious.
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Tesla odometer uses “predictive algorithms” to void warranty, lawsuit claims
Arstechnica
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3m ago
Medial
Tesla is facing a lawsuit in California, accused of using "predictive algorithms" that exaggerate odometer readings, allegedly causing warranties to expire prematurely. The plaintiff, Nyree Hinton, claims his Tesla Model Y displayed significantly higher mileage than actual, and decreased once the warranty expired. The lawsuit alleges Tesla manipulates odometer data, with others reporting similar issues. Past cases involving misleading range readings complicate the possibility of forming a class action.
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Facebook, Nvidia ask US Supreme Court to spare them from securities fraud suits
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
The US Supreme Court will hear separate cases involving Meta's Facebook and Nvidia as the companies seek to avoid federal securities fraud lawsuits. These cases could potentially limit the ability of private litigants to hold companies accountable, following recent Supreme Court rulings that weakened federal regulators. Facebook is accused of misleading investors about a data breach in a class action lawsuit, while Nvidia is facing a securities class action alleging deceptive statements about its sales to the cryptocurrency industry. The outcome of these cases could have implications for private rights of action and the enforcement efforts of regulatory bodies.
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Google's lawsuit history: The biggest legal cases against the search giant, including antitrust and class-action suits
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
In recent years, Google has faced numerous high-profile legal battles, including antitrust cases and class-action lawsuits. The US government has filed two major antitrust cases against the company, one related to its monopoly in the search engine industry and the other concerning its online advertising strategies. Google is currently awaiting the verdict for the first case and is set to go to trial for the second in 2024. The outcomes of these cases could have significant consequences for competition in the industry. Google has also settled class-action lawsuits related to privacy issues and monopoly tactics in the Google Play Store. Additionally, the company has dealt with legal challenges regarding the "right to be forgotten" ruling in the European Court of Justice, which allows individuals to request the removal of their personal information from search engine results.
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Uber, Lyft drivers drop price-fixing lawsuit in California
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Uber and Lyft drivers have dropped a class-action lawsuit in California that accused the companies of preventing them from setting their own fares. The drivers dismissed their case after a setback last year when a judge ruled that they would have to arbitrate their claims individually. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged that Uber and Lyft engaged in illegal price-fixing. The drivers argued that they should have control over setting prices as independent contractors. Both Uber and Lyft have previously won rulings regarding drivers' employment status.
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Porter booked in K'taka for operating, showing ads without permit
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
The Karnataka Transport Department is taking legal action against Porter and its drivers for operating without securing a proper goods carriage permit, according to Additional Commissioner for Transport C Mallikarjun. He mentioned that Porter has also been placing advertisements on their vehicles without the necessary authorization. In the last week, more than 100 cases have been filed against Porter drivers in Bengaluru, Mallikarjun noted.
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Tesla’s latest update takes aim at cold weather woes
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla has released a software update aimed at addressing battery issues during extreme cold weather. The update includes two new features: one that notifies drivers how much time is needed for the battery to warm up for DC fast charging, and another that automatically defrosts the charge port. These updates are likely a response to incidents where drivers were stranded due to frozen charge ports and batteries not being ready for fast charging during a cold snap.
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Uber pays $178 million to end legal fight with Australian taxi drivers
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Uber has agreed to pay AUD 272 million ($178 million) to settle a long-standing dispute with Australian taxi and hire car drivers who lost business when the ride-hailing company entered the Australian market. The settlement comes as a class-action lawsuit representing 8,000 drivers was set to go to trial. The drivers and car owners suffered financial losses due to Uber's aggressive entry into the market in 2012, but the company consistently avoided compensating them. Uber claims that rideshare regulations did not exist when they started and that the rise of ridesharing has benefitted the overall transport industry in Australia.
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Former Tesla workers have accused the company of not paying overtime or paid sick leave in a new lawsuit
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Former employees of Tesla have filed a proposed class action lawsuit, accusing the auto company of labor law violations. The workers allege that Tesla failed to pay overtime and sick time, reimburse work expenses, provide adequate breaks, and offer written quotes of expected output. The lawsuit comes amidst other claims of racial harassment and discrimination within the company and as Tesla prepares to go to trial over a lawsuit brought by the family of an Apple engineer who died in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle operating in autopilot mode. Tesla has not yet responded to the allegations.
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Tesla reduces estimated range, issues recall in China over autopilot concerns
Gizmodo
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla has reduced range estimates for its Model Y Long Range and Performance models by 6%, acknowledging that its previous claims were overly optimistic. In addition, the company issued a software update to 1.6 million vehicles in China, reminding drivers to remain attentive even with Autopilot enabled. This comes as Tesla faces legal battles with the DMV over its marketing claims of "full self-driving capability," with critics questioning the accuracy of the advertised ranges and accusations of fraud. Elon Musk defends the claims as "free speech," while the debate continues among lawyers in California.
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Tesla’s Charging Network is Now Open to Other EVs and Ford Is First In Line
Wired
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1y ago
Medial
Ford is allowing its electric vehicle (EV) owners to access Tesla's Supercharger network through free adapters until July. The move comes as a solution to the dissatisfaction EV drivers face with the availability of public charging stations. By adopting Tesla's North American Charging Standard plug, Ford is providing its drivers with access to 15,000 new chargers, expanding the total number of chargers to 126,000 across the US and Canada. This move is expected to improve customer satisfaction with public charging availability. However, access to older Tesla charging stations and select newer ones will still be exclusive to Tesla drivers.
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