Autopilot

Tesla Dodges Courtroom Showdown by Settling Lawsuit Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

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FREMONT, Calif. — Tesla has reached a settlement in a significant lawsuit related to a fatal crash involving one of its Model 3 vehicles before the case went to jury trial. The legal action was initiated by the family of a teenager who lost his life in a 2019 incident while the vehicle operated in autopilot mode. Details surrounding the settlement have not been disclosed, marking another strategic decision by the company, led by CEO Elon Musk, to sidestep a public jury trial regarding a deadly accident. Tesla has previously opted to settle multiple lawsuits … Read more

Tesla Strikes Back: Seeks to Overturn $243 Million Crash Verdict Amid Autopilot Controversy

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Miami, Florida — The car manufacturer led by Elon Musk is seeking to overturn a recent jury award of $243 million in a wrongful death case tied to a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles. Tesla argues that the outcome was skewed by the inclusion of misleading references to Musk during the trial. The case involved the tragic death of Naibel Benavides, a 22-year-old student who was killed when she was ejected from a Tesla that was reportedly operating in Autopilot mode. While the driver of the vehicle was deemed primarily responsible due to … Read more

Miami Jury Holds Tesla Partly Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards $242.5 Million in Damages

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In Miami, Florida, a federal jury has determined that Tesla bears partial responsibility for a deadly crash in 2019, which involved its Autopilot driver assistance system. This significant legal ruling has culminated in nearly $242.5 million being awarded to the plaintiffs, factoring in both punitive and compensatory damages. The tragic incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and left her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, severely injured. The jury attributed two-thirds of the fault to the driver, who was sued separately, while assigning one-third of the blame to Tesla. Notably, neither the driver nor … Read more

Florida Jury Awards $329 Million in Landmark Tesla Autopilot Case Linked to Fatal Crash

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KEY LARGO, Fla. — A Florida jury has awarded $329 million in damages to plaintiffs in a case linked to a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle using its Autopilot driver assistance system. The incident took place in 2019, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and severe injuries to her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo. Following the jury’s decision, Tesla maintained its stance of no wrongdoing and announced plans to appeal the verdict. The company issued a statement critical of the jury’s findings, asserting that the ruling could hinder advancements in automotive safety and … Read more