Judge Grants Tesla Extension in Insurance Lawsuit

Tesla has been granted additional time to prepare its defense in a class-action lawsuit regarding alleged overcharging for insurance. The lawsuit, initiated by a Tesla customer on behalf of drivers in 11 states, claims that insurance premiums were inflated based on false crash warnings. The case involves Tesla's use of safety scores, incorporating metrics like hard braking and collision alerts, to set premiums, leading to drivers experiencing unwarranted warnings and subsequent premium increases. Despite Tesla's denial of wrongdoing, delays in information gathering have been cited due to multi-state involvement and the departure of a key employee. The lawsuit questions Tesla's compliance with California's unfair competition law and contractual obligations. Additionally, wait times for Tesla's Model 3 sedan in China have slightly increased, impacting delivery schedules for various vehicle variants in the region.