On April 22, Tesla reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit without disclosing the specific terms. In 2021, Clyde Leach, a 72-year-old driver, was involved in a crash with his Tesla Model Y in Ohio, USA, and subsequently perished in a fire. Following this tragic event, Leach's family filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the vehicle was responsible for his untimely death. Initially, the case was set to go to trial in March 2026. Prior to the settlement, Tesla had maintained its stance, denying any fault and insisting that the Model Y was devoid of defects.