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Fired Tesla FSD safety manager Javier Medrano sues Tesla, alleges systemic safety oversight defects and calls robotaxis cars rolling hazards

A former Tesla manager overseeing Full Self-Driving testing operations in Houston, Javier Medrano, filed a retaliation lawsuit claiming Tesla created systemic safety oversight defects by understaffing safety operators. The suit alleges Medrano processed an accident while physically asleep and gave unsafe guidance, and describes FSD test cars as rolling hazards. The lawsuit was spotted by The Independent and reported by Engadget on July 28, 2026.

Occurred 2026-07-28 · Tesla

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  1. Engadget · https://www.engadget.com/2225645/tesla-full-self-driving-cars-were-rolling-hazards-fired-manager/ · 2026-07-28

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  • Active · 2026-08-01 · agent:recon

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A former Tesla manager overseeing Full Self-Driving testing operations in Houston, Javier Medrano, filed a retaliation lawsuit claiming Tesla created systemic safety oversight defects by understaffing safety operators. The suit alleges Medrano processed an accident while physically asleep and gave unsafe guidance, and describes FSD test cars as rolling hazards. The lawsuit was spotted by The Independent and reported by Engadget on July 28, 2026.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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