Fights

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 Fights Back: Appeals $243 Million Verdict Amid Claims of Jury Misleading Over Autopilot Liability

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MIAMI — Tesla is appealing a $243 million verdict linked to a fatal crash involving its Autopilot technology, claiming the jury was misled during the trial. The appeal was filed in federal court, where the company is seeking to overturn the ruling, request a new trial, or significantly lower the damages awarded. This case stems from a tragic accident in 2019 that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Naibel Benavides. The lawsuit, which concluded with a jury finding the driver predominantly at fault, nonetheless implicated Tesla’s Autopilot system as a contributing factor. Benavides’ family, along … Read more

Elon Musk Fights Back Against SEC Lawsuit, Claims ‘No Harm’ in Late Twitter Investment Disclosure

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San Francisco, Calif. — Elon Musk is moving to dismiss a lawsuit filed by U.S. regulators who contend he improperly delayed disclosing an increase in his stake in Twitter, which he later acquired outright and rebranded as X. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claims Musk failed to announce his expanded holdings within the mandated timeframe. In its January complaint, the SEC alleges that Musk had accrued more than 5% of Twitter before he officially disclosed his investment, a delay that purportedly saved him approximately $150 million by allowing him to buy shares at … Read more

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Fights Back: Lawsuit Claims Trump’s Attempt to Fire Her Violates Due Process

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WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is challenging an attempt by President Donald Trump to remove her from her position through a lawsuit filed in federal court. The legal action comes after Trump announced earlier this week that he had sufficient grounds to dismiss Cook, citing allegations of mortgage fraud that he claims could undermine the integrity of her role. In her suit filed Thursday morning in Washington, Cook is seeking a ruling that Trump’s efforts to terminate her position are unlawful. Cook argues that her rights to due process, guaranteed under the Fifth … Read more