A class-action lawsuit alleges Tesla inflates odometer readings using predictive algorithms to avoid warranty repairs and profit from extended warranties. The suit claims this practice shortens warranty coverage, leading drivers to pay for repairs and prematurely purchase extended warranties. This case, filed in a California federal court, seeks to represent over a million California Tesla vehicles. 

• Case status: The case is seeking class-action status in a Los Angeles federal court.
• Core accusation: The lawsuit claims Tesla uses "predictive algorithms," "energy consumption," and "driving behavior multipliers" to calculate mileage rather than a direct measurement, leading to inaccurate and inflated odometer readings.
• Impact on drivers: This practice allegedly causes vehicle warranties to expire sooner than they should, forcing owners to pay for repairs that would have been covered. The suit also claims it encourages drivers to purchase expensive extended warranties.
• Legal claims: The lawsuit includes claims for violating California vehicle codes, unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract.
• Tesla's response: Tesla has denied the allegations in the lawsuit.

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