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Federal Circuit Overturns Major Patent Rulings in Apple-Optis Dispute, Calls for New Trial on Infringement and Damages

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Tyler, Texas — In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has analyzed the procedures surrounding jury verdict forms and evidentiary rules in a legal dispute over standard-essential patents (SEPs) between Optis Cellular Technology and Apple Inc. The case highlights complex issues surrounding jury unanimity, the validity of SEP claims, and the admission of evidence related to fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) settlement terms. Optis brought a lawsuit against Apple in the Eastern District of Texas, claiming infringement of five patents essential to Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology. The company alleged … 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

Jury Finds Tesla Partially Liable in 2019 Autopilot Crash, Orders $329 Million in Damages

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Miami, Fla. — A jury has ruled that Tesla is partially responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature in 2019, ordering the company to pay $329 million in damages to the family of the deceased and an injured survivor. The jury concluded that Tesla should cover 33% of the liability, which translates to approximately $42.5 million in compensatory damages. The awarded damages consist of $129 million designated for compensatory claims and an additional $200 million for punitive damages. Since the punitive damages were assessed solely against Tesla, attorneys for the plaintiffs anticipate the … Read more

Florida Jury Finds Tesla Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Orders $329 Million in Damages

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A Miami jury has found Tesla responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature, determining that the company must pay $329 million to the family of a deceased woman and an injured survivor. The incident, which occurred in April 2019, involved a Model S driven by George McGee, who reportedly was distracted just before the collision. Jurors in the federal district court awarded $129 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages to the estate of Naibel Benavides Leon and her former boyfriend, Dillon Angulo. This verdict marks a notable victory for … Read more