Jurors Hold Tesla Accountable in Florida Keys Crash, Award $242 Million to Victims

MIAMI, Fla. — A jury has held Tesla responsible for a deadly crash in the Florida Keys, ordering the electric vehicle manufacturer to pay $242 million to the victims’ families. The incident, which occurred in 2019, involved a Tesla Model 3 that collided with a pickup truck, resulting in the deaths of two people. The lawsuit, initiated by the families of the deceased, argued that Tesla’s Autopilot feature was a significant factor in the tragedy. The plaintiffs claimed that the system was not sufficiently designed to handle certain driving conditions, contributing to the fatal accident. … Read more

Tragic Accident in Hawley: Jury Exonerates Driver, Attributes Crash to Sudden Brake Failure

HAWLEY, Minn. — A Clay County coroner’s jury ruled that no criminal negligence was involved in a tragic car-truck collision that resulted in the deaths of three teenagers from Fargo on June 14. The verdict was reached after the jury deliberated for approximately 20 minutes following the testimonies of nine witnesses, including Douglas Hansen, the 16-year-old driver of the car. Witness accounts revealed that a series of cars braked suddenly, leading to the fatal incident on U.S. Highway 10, about five miles east of Hawley. The crash claimed the lives of Sharon Green, 15; Wallace … Read more

Justice or Injustice? Jury Acquits Former Xavier Basketball Player in Fatal Mardi Gras Crash That Claimed Music Legend Kerry Hunter

NEW ORLEANS — A jury has found Jeremy Lindsey not guilty of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run in a case related to a crash that resulted in the death of Kerry Hunter, a celebrated Grammy-winning musician. The decision was reached after approximately 40 minutes of deliberation on Thursday. The incident occurred on Mardi Gras morning in February 2024, when Hunter, known for his long-standing involvement with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and his performances at Preservation Hall, was struck and killed while walking near North Claiborne Avenue and Pauger Street. Lindsey, who was 22 at the time … Read more

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

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