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Fired Tesla Manager Sues Company Over Full Self-Driving Safety Concerns
Key points
- Javier Medrano, a former Tesla FSD testing manager, filed a lawsuit.
- Medrano claims he was fired for escalating safety concerns and understaffing.
- He managed 38 operators, exceeding Tesla's recommended 1-to-15 ratio.
- The lawsuit alleges under-resourcing led to an accident and unsafe guidance.
Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla
Javier Medrano, a former manager overseeing Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing operations in Houston, has filed a lawsuit against the company. Medrano alleges unlawful retaliation, claiming he was terminated after escalating concerns regarding "systemic safety oversight defects" within the FSD program.
Concerns Over Understaffing and Safety
Medrano's lawsuit states that Tesla's unwillingness to provide sufficient resources or hire more staff created a situation where the company's robotaxis became "rolling hazards on public streets." He managed a team of safety operators for FSD testing from October 2024 to May 1, 2025. His concerns arose when the number of operators under his supervision grew to 38, significantly exceeding the 1-to-15 manager-to-operator ratio he claims was set by Tesla Autopilot Director Pete Scheutzow.
Dismissed Concerns and Incident
The lawsuit details an alleged conversation where Medrano attempted to raise his staffing concerns with Scheutzow, who reportedly dismissed the issue. Medrano claims that Tesla's failure to address these concerns ultimately led to an accident under his watch. He processed the accident while physically asleep and allegedly provided "unsafe guidance" to an operator, leaving her at an unsafe scene for an hour.
Retaliation Claim and Demands
Following the accident, Medrano attempted to formally escalate the safety issues and demonstrate that Tesla was withholding resources from his region. The lawsuit asserts that these actions led to his termination. Medrano is seeking reinstatement to his role, restitution for an unvested equity award, front and back pay, and compensatory damages for emotional distress and familial strain.
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A former Tesla manager is suing the company for unlawful retaliation, alleging he was fired after raising concerns about understaffing and safety issues within the Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing operations. The lawsuit claims that inadequate resources led to FSD robotaxis becoming "rolling hazards" and contributed to an accident. This legal action highlights potential safety oversight deficiencies in Tesla's autonomous vehicle development.