Family of Texas Nurse Sues Tesla After Fatal Cybertruck Fire

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The family of Michael Sheehan, a 47-year-old registered nurse who died in a Tesla Cybertruck fire, has filed a lawsuit against the auto manufacturer. The incident occurred in April 2024 following a crash when the vehicle slid into a ditch and its battery system ignited, leading to a blaze that reportedly reached temperatures of 5,000°F, causing what the family's attorney described as "thermal fracture" of Sheehan’s bones.

According to the complaint filed in Harris County District Court, Sheehan was unable to escape the burning vehicle due to malfunctioning electric doors after the crash. The attorney, S. Scott West, claimed that the "defectively designed" Cybertruck trapped Sheehan in an otherwise survivable situation. The lawsuit alleges that Tesla has failed to sufficiently train users on exit procedures in emergencies and suggests that safer battery technology was available but not implemented.

Tesla has not commented on the ongoing litigation. This lawsuit highlights ongoing safety concerns with the Cybertruck model, amid previous incidents involving other drivers.

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