Autopilot

Tesla Appeals $243 Million Verdict, Claims Jury Misled on Autopilot Technology in Fatal Crash Case

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Miami — Tesla is seeking to overturn a $243 million jury verdict awarded to the family of a 22-year-old college student who died in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle equipped with Autopilot features. The company, led by Elon Musk, filed a motion in federal court arguing that the lawyers for the victims misled the jury by referencing Musk during the trial. The tragic incident occurred when the victim, Naibel Benavides, was struck by a speeding Tesla driven by George McGee, who admitted he was distracted by his cellphone at the time of the accident. … Read more

"Tesla’s Autopilot Under Fire: Jury Awards $243 Million in Landmark Case Following Fatal Crash"

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MIAMI — A federal jury found Tesla partially liable in a tragic car accident from 2019, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian and severe injuries to another person while the vehicle was operating in Autopilot mode. The jury awarded $43 million in compensatory damages for pain and suffering and an additional $200 million in punitive damages aimed at discouraging future misconduct by the company. This verdict poses a significant challenge for Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, as they work to establish the safety of their self-driving technology among the public, regulators, and … Read more

Tesla Hit with $243 Million Verdict in Landmark Wrongful Death Case, Shaking Confidence in Autopilot Technology

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Miami, Florida — Tesla Inc. faced a significant setback in a wrongful death lawsuit, with a jury awarding $243 million after a crash involving its Autopilot driver-assistance system in 2019. The Miami federal court decision includes $43 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages. This ruling comes after the company previously declined a $60 million settlement offer. The case hinged on a tragic incident in which a Tesla Model S, using Autopilot, collided with a tractor-trailer on a Florida highway, resulting in the death of passenger Naibel Benavides Leon and serious injuries … Read more

Florida Jury Slaps Tesla with $243 Million Penalty in Tragic Autopilot Crash Case

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A Florida jury has ruled that Tesla must pay $243 million in damages following a tragic incident involving its Autopilot feature that resulted in a fatal crash. The verdict was delivered after a lawsuit brought by the family of a man killed in the accident alleged that Tesla’s technology was responsible for his death, highlighting ongoing concerns over the safety and reliability of semi-autonomous driving systems. The case revolved around a 2019 collision in which the driver, who was using the Autopilot function, crashed into a concrete barrier on a highway. Evidence presented in court … Read more