A San Diego Superior Court judge has deemed Tesla liable for fraud and negligent misrepresentation in a Rancho Santa Fe Solar Roof case after repeated discovery failures, Electrek reported from court filings. Tesla had already stipulated to breach of contract, warranty breach and negligence. Grit Daily likewise reported Judge Cynthia Freeland’s Sept. 11 issue sanction and Oct. 27 denial of reconsideration. The homeowner says repairs exceed $2.5 million; Tesla once offered $5,000. The Nov. 20 trial date was vacated; a readiness conference is set for Dec. 4.