Tesla Motors, Inc. v. Ruth Johnson, et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

18-1010

Court:

Appellate - 6th Circuit

Nature of Suit:

3950 Constitutional - State Statute

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  1. March 05, 2018

    6th Circ. Says Mich. Dealers Can't Duck Tesla Info Grab

    The Sixth Circuit said Monday that three Michigan car dealerships cannot dodge Tesla's subpoenas seeking communications and testimony they offered in support of a state ban on direct-to-consumer auto sales that Tesla claims is unconstitutional, saying the district court's discovery order isn't yet appealable.

  2. February 08, 2018

    Dealers Slam Tesla Info Grab In 6th Circ. Direct-Sales Row

    The Michigan Automobile Dealers Association told the Sixth Circuit Wednesday that Tesla's bid to grab privileged communications from three dealerships in its challenge to a Michigan ban on direct-to-consumer auto sales has sweeping First Amendment implications and that Tesla's "sour grapes" attack on the state law doesn't hold water.