Tesla Faces Lawsuit Over Fatal Crash Involving Model S Door Malfunction
Tesla Inc. is embroiled in fresh legal challenges following a tragic crash in Wisconsin that claimed five lives. The lawsuit centers on allegations that the electronic doors of a Model S failed to open after the vehicle caught fire, trapping occupants inside. Jeffrey Bauer, 54, and Michelle Bauer, 55, along with three others, initially survived the impact but succumbed to the flames.
A sheriff’s report described a harrowing scene: victims clustered NEAR the front seats, unable to escape. 'Tesla’s design choices created a highly foreseeable risk,' argued the family’s legal team, emphasizing the preventable nature of the fatalities. The case adds to mounting scrutiny over Tesla’s safety protocols amid a series of similar incidents.