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Former Tesla Tech Sues for $51M After Robot Injury

9/26/2025

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  • Peter Hinterdobler, a former Tesla technician, sues Tesla for $51 million over July 22, 2023 Fremont incident with Fanuc robot arm.
  • He was assisting in disassembling the robot after relocation to an unsafe area.
  • The arm struck him with 8,000 pounds of force, causing injuries and medical expenses.
  • Tesla implemented safety protocols but has not provided access to video footage.