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Story summary
- A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Tesla after the deaths of 14-year-old Karter Smith and his father Margarret in a self-driving Model 3 crash.
- The vehicle veered off Highway 35, struck a tree, and caught fire, with inoperable door handles preventing escape.
- The complaint alleges Autopilot features are improperly designed and do not function as advertised, causing unsafe conditions.
- Herring seeks damages for funeral costs and emotional suffering.
