In dismissing the lawsuit, US District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin noted that plaintiffs failed to demonstrate Elon Musk's behavior constituted "deliberate recklessness," as it pertains to claims about Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving tech.
The judge characterized many of Musk's statements regarding the capabilities of self-driving technology as "corporate puffery," which indicates they were exaggerated claims about future products rather than actionable fraud.
Tesla continues to win legal battles over its advanced driver assist technology, having successfully defended against two jury trials last year regarding claims of Autopilot's involvement in accidents.
Despite the recent victory, Tesla remains under scrutiny for its self-driving claims, facing ongoing investigations by the California attorney general and the US Department of Justice.
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