Son Ji-Chang Tesla Model X sudden acceleration

Reuters reports that Korean celebrity Son Ji-chang is to sue Tesla after his parked Model X electric SUV suddenly accelerated, causing it to crash through his garage into his living room, injuring him and his passenger. 

The lawsuit alleges product liability, negligence, and breaches of warranty.

Tesla responded that the data from from the car and other evidence 'conclusively shows that the crash was the result of Mr. Son pressing the accelerator pedal all the way to 100%'. Tesla also argued that the actor was using his celebrity to damage Tesla. 

In January 2021, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ended a year-long review of claims that over 246 Tesla vehicles had accelerated without warning by concluding that there was insufficient evidence that Tesla might be to blame to warrant a full investigation.