Autopilot

Miami Jury Hands Down $329 Million Verdict Against Tesla in Autopilot Fatality Case: Company Plans Appeal

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A Miami jury has ordered Tesla to pay $329 million in damages in relation to a 2019 crash involving its “autopilot” feature. The incident resulted in the death of Naibel Benavides, 22, and left her boyfriend Dillion Angulo, 27, with serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. The federal jury determined that Tesla bore partial responsibility for the accident, which occurred in Key Largo, Florida. George McGee was operating a Tesla Model S when the vehicle’s autopilot system failed to stop at a stop sign, crashing into a parked vehicle, where Benavides and Angulo were … Read more

Jury Delivers Historic $329 Million Verdict in Tesla Autopilot Fatality Case

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SAN MATEO, Calif. — A jury has awarded $329 million in damages to the family of a man killed in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle operating on Autopilot. The decision, reached after the trial in San Mateo County, has sparked renewed discussions about the safety of autonomous driving technologies and their impact on consumers. The case centered around the 2019 collision that resulted in the death of 34-year-old Walter Huang, who was driving a Tesla Model X when it struck a barrier on Highway 101. Testimony during the trial revealed that Huang had activated … Read more

Miami Jury Weighs Accountability in 2019 Autopilot Crash as Safety Claims Take Center Stage

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Miami, Florida – A jury in Miami is set to deliberate on the safety claims regarding the autopilot feature of Tesla’s vehicles, following a tragic accident in 2019 that resulted in the death of a Florida driver. The case highlights the longstanding debate surrounding the reliability of autonomous driving technology, particularly as more manufacturers roll out advanced driver assistance systems. The incident in question occurred in March 2019 when 50-year-old Jeremy M. suffered fatal injuries after his Tesla Model 3 crashed into a concrete barrier while reportedly operating in autopilot mode. The case has drawn … Read more