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