First off, as I've said before, yes the "lawsuit mode" was a wrong initial attitude and it doesn't make sense. The driver now acknowledges that it was a driver error, he was not thoroughly informed essentially and that's just one of many disadvantages of importing a Tesla to a non supported country. Everyone reacted as if b/c TACC was active, the driver went to the backseat to play with his son. He applied brakes but there just wasn't enough time, hence the discussion of "grey area for when to react" discussion made by sensible people...
Truth is we are Tesla fans and enthusiasts who love Tesla's vision and products so much so that my friend went the distance of taking the risk and importing, despite buying an ICE car is easier, more convenient and probably cheaper anyway. He could afford it, I would too if I could afford it...
It was very depressing for the owner and me to read all those very negative comments especially after crashing your brand new Tesla.