Tesla Avoids Class Action Lawsuit Over Full Self-Driving Capabilities By Enforcing Arbitration

Tesla avoided class action lawsuit over Full Self-Driving capabilities by enforcing arbitration clause.
Customers had agreed to arbitration when purchasing vehicles through Tesla's website.
Judge ruled 4 of 5 plaintiffs had agreed to arbitration, and 5th waited too long to sue.
Lawsuit failing means issues must be handled in individual arbitration, not class action.
Tesla hasn't offered refunds or transfers for FSD despite failing to deliver promised capabilities.

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