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Tesla Fights to Overturn $243 Million Verdict in Fatal Crash Case, Claims Jury was Misled by Prejudicial Evidence

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MIAMI — Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is seeking to overturn a $243 million jury award granted to the relatives of a 22-year-old woman killed in a crash involving one of its vehicles. The automaker argues that misleading references to Musk during the trial swayed the jury’s decision. The case centers on the tragic death of Naibel Benavides, who was struck and killed while stargazing, in a Tesla that was driven by George McGee, who admitted he distracted himself by looking for his dropped cellphone. A jury found McGee primarily liable but deemed Tesla’s … Read more

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 Battles $243 Million Verdict Over Fatal Crash, Claims Jury Was Misled by References to Elon Musk

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NEW YORK — Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer led by Elon Musk, is asking a federal court to overturn a substantial $243 million damages verdict awarded to the family of a young woman who died in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle. The incident, which took place during a stargazing outing, has sparked considerable concern regarding the implications for automotive safety and liability. The filing, submitted in Miami federal court, comes after a jury determined that while the driver of the Tesla was predominantly at fault for the incident, the company’s Autopilot technology contributed to … 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