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Class-action lawsuit filed
Three named plaintiffs file a class-action complaint in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, alleging fraud and negligent misrepresentation over self-driving claims.
RJ Scaringe at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022
Rivian CEO reportedly makes statements about autonomous driving ambitions, promising hands-free driving capabilities for the company's vehicles.
A class-action lawsuit in California accuses Rivian of fraudulently marketing first-gen vehicles as capable of Level 3 hands-free driving. The case could set a precedent for EV autonomous driving advertising liability.
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