Judge Upholds Tesla's Arbitration Clause, Rejects Drivers' Lawsuit Over Autopilot Claims

Tesla drivers sued over allegedly deceptive "self-driving" claims, seeking class action status. Judge ruled drivers must go to arbitration instead.
Drivers claimed Tesla's arbitration agreement was inconspicuous and unconscionable. Judge disagreed, said Tesla provided conspicuous notice.
Judge found 30-day arbitration opt-out clause and other parts of agreement not unconscionable.
Judge rejected claims that arbitration agreement violates California's McGill rule on public injunctive relief.
Judge ruled Tesla arbitration agreements enforceable, granted Tesla motion to compel arbitration.

arstechnica.com

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