Family sues Tesla after Autopilot crash demolishes Texas home

The family of Martha Avila has filed a Harris County, Texas lawsuit against Tesla and the driver after a Model 3 with Autopilot engaged crashed into Avila’s Katy home, killing her. The suit alleges design defects and failure to warn, while the driver says he was using automated driving and overrode it by pressing the accelerator. Authorities say no intoxication was found and no charges have been filed; the NHTSA has opened a special investigation. The suit seeks more than $1 million in damages.