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Mendoza v. Tesla (Genesis Mendoza case)

Location: CA

Year Filed: 2023

Status:

Pending

Categories:

Autopilot/FSD

Plaintiff: Family of decedent Genesis Mendoza (Mendoza–Martinez)

Law Firm: Singleton Schreiber

Court: California Northern District

Crash Details: Walnut Creek, CA, 2/18/23

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Case Summary

Genesis Giovanni Mendoza Martinez was driving his Tesla on a CA highway, with autopilot engaged, when it failed to recognize a parked emergency vehicle in the break down lane, struck the vehicle, and killed Genesis.

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