Tesla logo is seen on the steering wheel of an electric vehicle at a dealership in Durango, northern Spain, October 30, 2023.
She also said customers could not prove that Tesla coerced them into using its services and parts simply because they had bought their vehicles in the first place.
She said customers may choose to amend their complaint, which combined five lawsuits and covered drivers who have paid for Tesla repairs and parts since March 2019.
Customers said Tesla differs by requiring them to have vehicles serviced by the Austin, Texas-based company or its approved service centers, and use only Tesla parts.
The case is Lambrix v Tesla Inc, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No.
Persons:
Vincent West, Elon, Trina Thompson, Tesla, Thompson, Jonathan Stempel, Diane Craft
Organizations:
REUTERS, Tesla Inc, Court, Northern District of, Thomson
Locations:
Durango, Spain, U.S, San Francisco, California, Austin , Texas, Northern District, Northern District of California, New York