Tesla successfully sued Zhang Yazhou for defamation after she claimed faulty brakes caused an accident involving her parents, who were hospitalized. The Chinese court ruled in Tesla's favor, requiring Zhang to pay $23,000 and issue a public apology. Amid mounting scrutiny, Tesla released telemetry data showing the brakes performed properly. The findings suggest a pattern of Tesla suing car owners and critics, with court records indicating a high rate of company victories in disputes.
Tesla has sued "at least" six car owners in China over the past four years for complaining about mechanical issues with its cars.
Following the accident, Zhang protested publicly and eventually sued the carmaker for defamation, but Tesla then sued her back for defamation.
A Chinese court has now ordered Zhang to pay some $23,000 in damages and make a public apology.
Tesla has faced growing pressure, leading them to release telemetry data from Zhang's car, which showed the brakes had functioned as intended.
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