Tesla Must Face Car Owners’ EV Repair, Service Monopoly Claims

June 18, 2024, 7:58 PM UTC

A California federal judge greenlit claims that Tesla Inc. maintains a monopoly in the electric vehicle repairs and services markets, a victory for EV customers arguing the Elon Musk-led car company is breaking antitrust law.

A proposed class of customers provided sufficient evidence of monopolistic practices by the Texas-based company in the market for Tesla repairs and parts, US District Judge Trina Thompson of the Northern District of California said in a Monday decision. The ruling comes eight months after Thompson dismissed the lawsuit, finding the antitrust claims fell short.

An updated lawsuit filed soon after the original decision ...

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