Truck driver Rodrigo Garcia was fired by Figueroa Tank Lines after AI-powered monitoring technology from vendor Samsara flagged him for using a cell phone while driving. Garcia alleges the firing was retaliation for repeatedly raising safety complaints and that Samsara’s monitoring violated his privacy, and he sued both his employer and the AI vendor in California state court. In August 2026, a Contra Costa County Superior Court judge issued a tentative ruling shielding Samsara from the claims, giving Garcia 30 days to amend his complaint as litigation continues.