Australian judge criticises Tesla for ‘gobsmacking’ slow progress in class action lawsuit
The Straits Times
An Australian judge criticised Tesla for producing only 2,000 documents during an eight-month discovery process in a class action lawsuit.Summary
A Federal Court judge in Australia has criticised Tesla for the slow pace of discovery in a class action lawsuit filed by 10,000 drivers. Judge Tom Thawley described the production of just 2,000 documents as "gobsmacking" and questioned whether the exercise was being taken seriously. The lawsuit, filed by JGA Saddler, accuses Tesla of misleading consumers about phantom braking, battery range, and self-driving capabilities. The judge warned that if Tesla fails to provide adequate material by July 31, it could face "a really bad time" and a detailed investigation into its conduct.
(Source：The Straits Times)