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Hendrickson v. Tesla (Steven Hendrickson case)

Location: CA

Year Filed: 2021

Status:

Pending

Categories:

Autopilot/FSD

Plaintiff: Janell Hendrickson, spouse of decedent Steven Michael Hendrickson

Law Firm: Slavik

Court: Superior Court of CA LA County

Crash Details: Fontana, CA 5/5/21

Case Summary

Steven Hendrickson was driving his Tesla, with autopilot engaged, when it failed to recognize and avoid an overturned semi-truck, striking the truck and killing Steven.