Tesla Owner Wins $10,600 Judgment Over FSD Claims
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- Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, adding new autonomous rides to its fleet.
- Ben Gawiser bought a Model 3 and $10,000 of Full Self‑Driving in August 2021, then sued after the software failed to deliver Level 5 autonomy.
- Tesla was ordered to pay $10,600 in a Travis County small‑claims judgment, and has filed motions to postpone the payment.
- FSD remains a Level 2 driver‑assist system, yet Tesla continues to charge owners for the hardware and software.
Why it matters: Tesla loses $10,600 and sets a legal precedent that will spur more refunds, while owners gain leverage to demand functional FSD, slowing the rollout of its Dallas‑Houston robotaxi fleet.
