Whistleblower lawsuit alleges Tesla safety oversight issues in FSD testing

Javier Medrano, former operational manager of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing program in Houston, filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after raising safety concerns. The complaint states Tesla rapidly expanded public road testing without sufficient local management, leaving Medrano responsible for 38 operators across three shifts, despite internal guidelines recommending one manager per 15 operators. This allegedly prevented proper safety audits, incident investigations, and emergency responses. The lawsuit cites a March 2025 crash and asserts Medrano’s May dismissal w

• Medrano managed 38 operators; internal guidance calls for 1 manager per 15 operators
• March 2025 crash linked to understaffing and excessive workload

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