Tesla Sued Over Fatal Katy, Texas Crash, Martha Avila Family Alleges Sudden Acceleration and Autopilot Defects
The family of Martha Avila, 76, has sued Tesla, Inc. and driver Michael Butler in Harris County, Texas, after a Tesla Model 3 left the road and crashed into her home in Katy on June 19, 2026. The petition alleges that Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems were defectively designed, that Tesla failed to warn…
