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lawsuit

[law-soot] / ˈlɔˌsut /


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If a lawsuit were to be filed, it would join similar legal actions filed in several countries, including China, Australia and the U.S., over Tesla’s self-driving claims.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

It’s unclear whether Bonta or other state attorney generals will file a lawsuit to try to stop the deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He recently launched a website aiming to gather plaintiffs for a prospective class-action lawsuit against Tesla over its treatment of HW3 customers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

In the lawsuit, the arson investigators alleged that they were targeted with sham investigations, passed up for promotions and other opportunities and subjected to excessive criticism and increased workloads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The Supreme Court did not reach the merits of the case, ruling instead that the plaintiffs lacked the legal right even to file the lawsuit.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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