Cybertruck Owner Sues Tesla Over FSD, Claims Keeping Elon Musk as CEO Was Negligent

The owner says their vehicle crashed after it allegedly tried to drive off an overpass while in Full Self-Driving mode.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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A Texas Cybertruck owner is suing Tesla, claiming her vehicle tried to drive straight off an overpass while in Full Self-Driving mode, resulting in a crash. The lawsuit also alleges that Tesla was negligent in hiring and retaining Elon Musk as CEO, and allowing him to override engineers' concerns about the company's self-driving technology.

Why it matters

This case is the latest in a series of lawsuits Tesla has faced over its Full Self-Driving feature, which has been the subject of safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny. It also raises questions about Musk's leadership and influence at the company, and whether Tesla's engineering choices and marketing practices have put drivers at risk.

The details

According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff, Justine Saint Amour, purchased her Cybertruck in February 2025. On August 18, while driving in Houston with autopilot engaged, her vehicle allegedly failed to curve to the right at a Y-shaped overpass and instead continued straight toward a concrete barrier and the freeway below. Saint Amour claims she disengaged autopilot and tried to regain control, but was unable to avoid the crash. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla is responsible due to its engineering choices, including the decision to rely solely on video cameras instead of more expensive LiDAR sensors, as well as the company's marketing practices and Musk's leadership.

  • On August 18, 2025, the alleged incident occurred in Houston, Texas.
  • In February 2025, the plaintiff purchased the Cybertruck.

The players

Justine Saint Amour

A Texas Cybertruck owner who is suing Tesla over a crash involving the vehicle's Full Self-Driving mode.

Elon Musk

The CEO of Tesla, who the lawsuit claims was negligently hired and retained by the company, and allowed to override engineers' concerns about the self-driving technology.

Tesla

The electric vehicle company that is being sued by the Cybertruck owner over the crash and the company's self-driving technology.

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What they’re saying

“Elon Musk is an aggressive and irresponsible salesman, who has a long history of making dangerous design choices, and over-promising the features of his products.”

— Justine Saint Amour, Cybertruck Owner (Gizmodo)

“The promotion of products, for capabilities they do not have, is the reason for this incident, and many others.”

— Justine Saint Amour, Cybertruck Owner (Gizmodo)

“Anyone relying on LiDAR is doomed.”

— Elon Musk (Gizmodo)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on a future date whether to allow the lawsuit to proceed.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing safety concerns and legal challenges surrounding Tesla's self-driving technology, as well as the scrutiny of Elon Musk's leadership and decision-making at the company.