A former Tesla manager is suing the company for unlawful retaliation after raising concerns about safety oversight defects in its Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing operations. Javier Medrano, who managed safety operators in Houston from October 2024 to May 1, 2025, claims Tesla's insufficient resources and staffing created a situation where its robotaxis became "rolling hazards on public streets."

Medrano alleges that his team grew to 38 operators, far exceeding the 1-to-15 ratio recommended by Tesla Autopilot Director Pete Scheutzow. When Medrano expressed concerns about his ability to manage effectively, Scheutzow allegedly dismissed them. The lawsuit details a crash under Medrano's watch, which he processed while asleep, leading to an operator remaining at an unsafe scene for an hour with an impaired individual.

Following the accident and his attempts to escalate these safety issues, Medrano claims he was fired. He is seeking reinstatement, restitution for unvested equity, back pay, and damages for emotional distress and financial strain. This lawsuit adds to existing criticisms of Tesla's autonomous vehicle approach, suggesting managerial problems may be contributing to safety concerns, alongside ongoing scrutiny from the NHTSA and reports of FSD software failures.