Brett Schreiber was recently mentioned in an Ars Technica article focusing on Tesla's New Autopilot system and its potentially dangerous implications.
Earlier this month, Tesla introduced a firmware update for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system featuring two new modes: “Sloth,” which drives cautiously, and “Mad Max,” which prioritizes speed and aggressive maneuvers to reach destinations faster. Although Tesla previously tested a similar feature in 2018 before shelving it due to backlash, the company has now reintroduced it, even as it faces a costly federal wrongful death lawsuit.
Following multiple reports of FSD-enabled vehicles running stop signs or drifting into oncoming lanes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a new investigation and is seeking more information from Tesla about the “Mad Max” mode. The agency emphasized that drivers remain legally responsible for vehicle operation. Brett Schreiber, the attorney whose firm recently won the wrongful death case against Tesla, criticized the company for “deliberately programming cars to exceed speed limits and drive aggressively,” accusing it of valuing aesthetics and sales over public safety and urging regulators to intervene.
