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Greenstein & Pittari Takes Action Against Tesla

In a significant legal move, Greenstein & Pittari, LLP, a well-known personal injury law firm based in New York, has initiated a lawsuit against Tesla, Inc. The firm is alleging that the automaker misled consumers about the true capabilities of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, resulting in serious personal injury for one of its clients.

The lawsuit was filed in the Supreme Court of Westchester County, New York, specifically identified under Index No. 61734/2025. The primary plaintiff is a global finance and compliance executive who claims that Tesla's representations led him to purchase a 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance. This executive reportedly paid over $10,000 extra for the car’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) package, believing it provided far greater autonomy than it actually did.

The incident in question occurred on September 30, 2023. While the plaintiff was a passenger in his Tesla, the vehicle was operating in Full Self-Driving mode when it failed to navigate properly at a roadside junction, leading to a collision with a tree. The impact resulted in severe and life-altering injuries for the plaintiff.

Through this legal action, the plaintiff is asserting serious allegations against Tesla, accusing the company of practicing deceptive marketing techniques. According to the lawsuit, Tesla has branded its ADAS technology with names such as "Autopilot," "Enhanced Autopilot," and "Full Self-Driving Capability"—all terms that, according to the plaintiff, falsely imply that these vehicles can operate independently without driver intervention. The lawsuit highlights the fact that even with FSD, human drivers are still required to control the vehicle by steering, braking, and accelerating.

Attorney Robert Greenstein commented on the case, stating, "Tesla misrepresented its Full Self-Driving technology. My client was led to believe that their self-driving technology was more advanced than it actually was. They promised full self-driving capability but failed to deliver. Their statements were deceptive and misleading."

The lawsuit includes multiple claims against Tesla, including fraud, deceit, negligent misrepresentation, and negligence. Bart Pittari, the managing partner at Greenstein & Pittari, expressed further concerns, noting that Tesla has known for years the misleading nature of its statements regarding Full Self-Driving technology. "They knew their advertising was deceptive, yet proceeded to mislead consumers," Pittari stated.

For victims who have faced similar issues with Tesla's autonomous driving systems, Greenstein & Pittari encourages you to call 1-800-VICTIM2 for free consultations. Their motto, "Don't Be A Victim Twice," emphasizes their commitment to providing support for those impacted by Tesla’s FSD technology.

The implications of this lawsuit reach far beyond the individual parties involved, as it casts a shadow over Tesla's marketing practices surrounding its autonomous driving technologies. As consumers increasingly demand transparency and accountability from automakers, legal challenges such as this one could become more prevalent, pressuring companies to accurately represent their technologies and capabilities.

With advancements in technology making autonomous features more common, the necessity for truth in advertising becomes crucial. As this case unfolds, it may serve as a pivotal reference point for future legal confrontations involving automated vehicles and their manufacturers. Through this lawsuit, Greenstein & Pittari hopes not only to achieve justice for their client but also to hold Tesla accountable for its past marketing claims, potentially affecting how autonomous technologies are promoted in the automotive industry moving forward.