Jury

Florida Jury Awards $329 Million in Landmark Tesla Autopilot Case Linked to Fatal Crash

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KEY LARGO, Fla. — A Florida jury has awarded $329 million in damages to plaintiffs in a case linked to a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle using its Autopilot driver assistance system. The incident took place in 2019, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and severe injuries to her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo. Following the jury’s decision, Tesla maintained its stance of no wrongdoing and announced plans to appeal the verdict. The company issued a statement critical of the jury’s findings, asserting that the ruling could hinder advancements in automotive safety and … Read more

Tesla Seeks to Overturn $243 Million Verdict Linked to Fatal Autopilot Crash, Claims Jury Misled by Musk References

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MIAMI — Tesla is challenging a significant legal ruling following a federal court jury’s decision to award $243 million to the family of a victim in a deadly crash involving one of its vehicles equipped with the Autopilot system. The fatal incident occurred when a Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old man distracted by his cellphone, struck and killed Naibel Benavides as she was stargazing in Florida. In a filing submitted in Miami, Tesla’s legal team contends that the jury was misled during the trial due to improper references to company CEO Elon Musk. The jury … Read more

Vernon County Jury Delivers $1.2 Million Verdict in Landmark Hankook Tire Case

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Vernon County, Missouri — A jury in Vernon County has ordered Hankook Tire Co. to pay $1.2 million in damages following a lawsuit that centered around product liability. The case was brought forth by a couple who claimed that a defective tire contributed to a severe accident, leading to significant injuries and damages. The incident that sparked the lawsuit involved a tire that the couple alleged failed unexpectedly while they were driving. As a result of the tire malfunction, the couple experienced serious injuries that required extensive medical treatment and led to financial burdens. The … Read more

Collin County Jury Affirms Rights of Injured Motorist with Over $350,000 Award in Landmark Case

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PLANO, Texas — A Collin County jury awarded $359,199.70 to a Plano woman injured in a traffic collision, sending a strong message about the responsibility of insurers to provide fair compensation. The case stemmed from an incident in October 2023 when the plaintiff was struck at the intersection of Parker and Clark by a driver who made an unprotected turn. In a trial that saw the defense arguing that the plaintiff had insufficient evidence to support her claims, the jury decisively ruled otherwise, granting significant sums for both past physical and emotional suffering. Specifically, more … Read more