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Former San Leandro City Manager Alleges Pressure from Council Members in Controversial Homelessness Emergency Case

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San Leandro, California — A lawsuit filed in Alameda County by former San Leandro City Manager Fran Robustelli has raised serious allegations against City Councilmember Victor Aguilar and local entrepreneur Bryan Azevedo. The suit accuses them of exerting pressure on Robustelli to declare a homelessness emergency, a move that could have inadvertently benefited Oakland businessmen David and Andy Duong, whose tiny home company is currently embroiled in a federal corruption investigation. The claims made in Robustelli’s lawsuit dive into the complexities of local governance and the dynamics between city officials and private interests. Robustelli asserts … Read more

Tesla Ordered to Pay $329 Million in Landmark Autopilot Crash Case: A Wake-Up Call for Autonomous Vehicle Accountability

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A Florida jury has ordered Tesla Inc. to pay $329 million in damages linked to a tragic crash in 2019 involving its Autopilot system. The verdict, issued on August 1, 2025, stems from a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Naibel Benavides Leon, who lost her life when a Tesla Model 3, driven by her boyfriend Dillon Angulo, veered off the road and collided with a tree while the semi-autonomous feature was engaged. The jury determined Tesla was 37% liable for the incident, placing the bulk of the blame on Angulo, who was … Read more

Jury Delivers Staggering $240 Million Verdict Against Tesla in Landmark Autopilot Crash Case

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Los Angeles, California — A jury has awarded more than $240 million in damages against Tesla following a lawsuit related to a crash involving the company’s Autopilot system. The verdict, delivered on Wednesday, marks a significant legal setback for the electric vehicle manufacturer. The case stemmed from a collision that occurred in 2019 when a Tesla vehicle, operating in Autopilot mode, crashed into a stationary fire truck. The impact resulted in severe injuries to the driver, who later filed suit against Tesla, claiming the Autopilot feature was dangerous and defective. The plaintiff argued that the … Read more

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