A South Korean court has rejected a lawsuit from Tesla owners who wanted full refunds for “Full Self-Driving” (FSD), Reuters reports. The Seoul Central District Court ruled on Thursday, October 29, against all 88 plaintiffs, finding that Tesla had not breached its contractual obligations.
What the court found
- The FSD option did not promise fully autonomous driving without human intervention.
- Tesla had already delivered part of the package, including basic Autopilot and Enhanced Autopilot.
- Delivering more features depended on technological progress and regulatory approval, and buyers knew some functions could take a long time to arrive.
- A recent software update added traffic light and sign recognition and city-driving features to older cars with Hardware 3 (HW3) computers.
Why it matters
Reuters calls the ruling a win for Tesla, which faces similar legal challenges in other countries over delays to the self-driving features Elon Musk has long promised. In the U.S., a federal appeals court decertified class actions over Tesla’s FSD claims earlier this month. Tesla did not immediately comment on the Seoul decision.
Source: Reuters via Investing.com.