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USA Today
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Tesla faces lawsuit over fatal autopilot crash involving 2024 Model S in New Jersey
Tesla TSLA.O was sued on Monday by the estates of three people killed last September when their 2024 Model S equipped with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features crashed on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. The wrongful death lawsuit filed in the federal court in Camden, New Jersey, attributed the deaths of David Dryerman, 54; his wife Michele, 54; and their daughter Brooke, 17, to the car's "defective and unreasonably dangerous design." Brooke's older brother, Max Dryerman, was not in the car, and is also a plaintiff. The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Autonomous driving fleet: Tesla's robotaxis launch in Texas with 10-vehicle trial run Tesla, led by billionaire Elon Musk, did not immediately respond to requests for comment after market hours. The plaintiffs' lawyers did not immediately respond to similar requests. Musk's company, based in Austin, Texas, has long faced questions about the safety of its self-driving technology. Tesla has said its features are meant for "fully attentive" drivers with their hands on the steering wheel, and that the features do not now make its vehicles autonomous. Under pressure from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla agreed in December 2023 to recall more than 2 million vehicles in the United States to add safeguards to its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). According to published reports, the Dryermans were returning from a music festival on September 14, 2024, when their Model S ran off the road in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, hitting a sign, guardrail and concrete bridge support. The complaint said the car's defective design caused it to stray from its lane of travel and fail to apply emergency braking, resulting in the crash. It also said Tesla failed to warn David Dryerman, who was driving, that his Model S was unsafe, citing Musk's statement in 2016 that Autopilot was "probably better" than human drivers. The Dryermans were wearing seat belts, according to the complaint. "Thousands of Tesla drivers have relied on Tesla's ADAS technology as though it were capable of safe, fully autonomous self-driving with minor software updates when in fact it is incapable of safely handling a variety of routine roadway scenarios without driver input," the complaint said. The case is Dryerman et al v Tesla Inc, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, No. 25-11997. Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Leslie Adler and Matthew Lewis
Miami Herald
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Family Sues Tesla Over Deadly Model S Crash
Tesla's suite of partially self-driving technologies is a double-edged sword. The tech is praised by many for taking the effort out of commuting, but on the other side, it has been harshly criticized for being implicated in a number of crashes. Some of these crashes have been fatal, and it has led to a new lawsuit being filed against Tesla for an accident that took place in September 2024, in which three people were killed when a 2024 Tesla Model S crashed. The incident took place on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. According to Reuters, the three people who were killed in the crash were David Dryerman (54), his wife Michele (54), and their daughter Brooke (17). Max Dryerman, the older brother of Brooke, is also a plaintiff but was not in the car at the time of the crash. The Dryerman family were on the way back from a music festival on September 14 when the incident occurred. The electric sedan veered off the road before hitting a sign, a guardrail, and a concrete bridge support. According to the complaint, issues with the car's design resulted in it leaving its lane, and the automatic emergency braking system did not activate. All three family members were said to be buckled up at the time. "Thousands of Tesla drivers have relied on Tesla's ADAS technology as though it were capable of safe, fully autonomous self-driving with minor software updates when in fact it is incapable of safely handling a variety of routine roadway scenarios without driver input," the complaint said via Pace Monitor(subscription required). Furthermore, the crash was blamed on the car's "defective and unreasonably dangerous design." Related: Hands-Free Showdown: BlueCruise, Super Cruise, Autopilot. Which One Owns the Highway? Every new Tesla still functions most safely with an attentive driver behind the wheel, something the EV giant itself has emphasized. However, language used by Elon Musk and by the brand in marketing its tech have conflicted with this. The complaint specifically mentioned a statement by Musk in 2016, when he said Autopilot was "probably better" than human drivers. Furthermore, the full suite of driver aids has been referred to as Full Self-Driving by Tesla for years, despite the cars not being capable of self-driving in every single scenario. Currently, you can still order what is called Full Self-Driving on a Model S, but Tesla has added the word "Supervised" to the suite's name. "Your car will be able to drive itself almost anywhere with minimal driver intervention," says a current statement on the brand's site. Related: Tesla is responsible for more fatal accidents than any other carmaker - the reason why may surprise you It's easy to see how this messaging can still be poorly interpreted by some drivers, and an analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that there was a "critical safety gap between drivers' expectations of the L2 system's operating capabilities and the system's true capabilities." This analysis specifically focused on Tesla models produced between the 2012 and 2023 model years. Following pressure from the NHTSA, Tesla agreed to recall over two million cars in late 2023 to include new safeguards for the Autopilot system. However, the car involved in this case is a 2024 model, so it's clear that there is still work to be done, assuming that the car's tech is the main cause of the unfortunate crash. Both the plaintiffs' lawyers and Musk himself have not yet commented on the Dryerman case. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tesla Model S lawsuit filed after fatal crash in New Jersey
Tesla is facing a lawsuit over a fatal accident in New Jersey, US, where a 2024 Model S, equipped with autopilot and full self-driving features, was involved in a crash that killed three family members, reported Reuters. The death lawsuit was filed in federal court in Camden, New Jersey, alleging that the vehicle's "defective and unreasonably dangerous design" led to the deaths of David Dryerman, 54; his wife Michele, 54; and their daughter Brooke, 17. The family was returning from a music festival on 14 September 2024 when their car veered off the road and collided with several roadside structures. The plaintiffs, which include the estates of the deceased and Brooke's older brother, Max Dryerman, are seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. The complaint criticises Tesla for not warning the driver, David Dryerman, of the potential risks, referencing CEO Elon Musk's past claims that autopilot was "probably better" than human drivers. Tesla has not yet responded to the lawsuit. The company has previously stated that its self-driving features require "fully attentive" drivers with their hands on the wheel, despite not making the vehicles autonomous. In response to demands from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla agreed to recall over two million vehicles in the US in December 2023 to implement additional safeguards to its Autopilot ADAS. This legal action adds to the ongoing scrutiny of Tesla's self-driving technology's safety. According to the lawsuit, the Model S's design flaws caused it to leave its lane and fail to engage emergency braking, contributing to the severity of the crash. The Dryermans were reportedly wearing their seat belts at the time of the incident. The complaint said: "Thousands of Tesla drivers have relied on Tesla's ADAS technology as though it were capable of safe, fully autonomous self-driving with minor software updates when in fact it is incapable of safely handling a variety of routine roadway scenarios without driver input.' "Tesla Model S lawsuit filed after fatal crash in New Jersey" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Auto Blog
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Family Sues Tesla Over Deadly Model S Crash
Tesla's self-driving system is under intense scrutiny once again Tesla's suite of partially self-driving technologies is a double-edged sword. The tech is praised by many for taking the effort out of commuting, but on the other side, it has been harshly criticized for being implicated in a number of crashes. Some of these crashes have been fatal, and it has led to a new lawsuit being filed against Tesla for an accident that took place in September 2024, in which three people were killed when a 2024 Tesla Model S crashed. The incident took place on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. 0:03 / 0:09 Nissan's revolutionary self-driving tech hits Japan's streets Watch More Model S Blamed For Fatal Crash Source: Tesla According to Reuters, the three people who were killed in the crash were David Dryerman (54), his wife Michele (54), and their daughter Brooke (17). Max Dryerman, the older brother of Brooke, is also a plaintiff but was not in the car at the time of the crash. The Dryerman family were on the way back from a music festival on September 14 when the incident occurred. The electric sedan veered off the road before hitting a sign, a guardrail, and a concrete bridge support. According to the complaint, issues with the car's design resulted in it leaving its lane, and the automatic emergency braking system did not activate. All three family members were said to be buckled up at the time. 'Thousands of Tesla drivers have relied on Tesla's ADAS technology as though it were capable of safe, fully autonomous self-driving with minor software updates when in fact it is incapable of safely handling a variety of routine roadway scenarios without driver input,' the complaint said via Pace Monitor (subscription required). Furthermore, the crash was blamed on the car's 'defective and unreasonably dangerous design.' Tesla's Misleading Statements About Self-Driving Tech Source: Tesla Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Every new Tesla still functions most safely with an attentive driver behind the wheel, something the EV giant itself has emphasized. However, language used by Elon Musk and by the brand in marketing its tech have conflicted with this. The complaint specifically mentioned a statement by Musk in 2016, when he said Autopilot was 'probably better' than human drivers. Furthermore, the full suite of driver aids has been referred to as Full Self-Driving by Tesla for years, despite the cars not being capable of self-driving in every single scenario. Currently, you can still order what is called Full Self-Driving on a Model S, but Tesla has added the word 'Supervised' to the suite's name. 'Your car will be able to drive itself almost anywhere with minimal driver intervention,' says a current statement on the brand's site. It's easy to see how this messaging can still be poorly interpreted by some drivers, and an analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that there was a 'critical safety gap between drivers' expectations of the L2 system's operating capabilities and the system's true capabilities.' This analysis specifically focused on Tesla models produced between the 2012 and 2023 model years. Following pressure from the NHTSA, Tesla agreed to recall over two million cars in late 2023 to include new safeguards for the Autopilot system. However, the car involved in this case is a 2024 model, so it's clear that there is still work to be done, assuming that the car's tech is the main cause of the unfortunate crash. Both the plaintiffs' lawyers and Musk himself have not yet commented on the Dryerman case. About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
Business Times
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Times
Tesla sued over Model S crash that killed three in New Jersey
TESLA was sued on Monday by the estates of three people killed last September when their 2024 Model S equipped with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features crashed on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. The wrongful death lawsuit filed in the federal court in Camden, New Jersey, attributed the deaths of David Dryerman, 54; his wife Michele, 54; and their daughter Brooke, 17, to the car's 'defective and unreasonably dangerous design.' Brooke's older brother, Max Dryerman, was not in the car, and is also a plaintiff. The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. Tesla, led by billionaire Elon Musk, did not immediately respond to requests for comment after market hours. The plaintiffs' lawyers did not immediately respond to similar requests. Musk's company, based in Austin, Texas, has long faced questions about the safety of its self-driving technology. Tesla has said its features are meant for 'fully attentive' drivers with their hands on the steering wheel, and that the features do not now make its vehicles autonomous. Under pressure from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla agreed in December 2023 to recall more than 2 million vehicles in the United States to add safeguards to its Autopilot advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up According to published reports, the Dryermans were returning from a music festival on Sept 14, 2024, when their Model S ran off the road in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, hitting a sign, guardrail and concrete bridge support. The complaint said the car's defective design caused it to stray from its lane of travel and fail to apply emergency braking, resulting in the crash. It also said Tesla failed to warn David Dryerman, who was driving, that his Model S was unsafe, citing Musk's statement in 2016 that Autopilot was 'probably better' than human drivers. The Dryermans were wearing seat belts, according to the complaint. 'Thousands of Tesla drivers have relied on Tesla's ADAS technology as though it were capable of safe, fully autonomous self-driving with minor software updates when in fact it is incapable of safely handling a variety of routine roadway scenarios without driver input,' the complaint said. REUTERS
