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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

$3 Million Verdict: Wedding Photographer’s Sidewalk Slip Sparks Larger Debate on L.A.’s Infrastructure Liability

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LOS ANGELES — A jury has awarded a wedding photographer $3 million following a serious injury sustained from a damaged sidewalk in Woodland Hills nearly four years ago. Payman Heravi’s emotional response to the verdict reflected the ongoing challenges he faces due to the accident. In December 2019, Heravi was walking along Ventura Boulevard when he tripped over a significant uplift in the sidewalk while checking his phone. The fall left him with lasting damage to his left arm, rendering it less functional and causing ongoing pain that has hampered his ability to work as … Read more

Tesla Faces Major Legal Setback as Jury Awards $243 Million in Autopilot Crash Case, Raising Questions About Safety and Liability

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MIAMI — A federal jury in Miami determined that Tesla shares responsibility in a tragic accident involving the company’s Autopilot feature, awarding a significant financial verdict on Friday. This decision could lead to a wave of similar lawsuits against the automaker, raising questions about its safety reputation at a pivotal moment for the company. The case arose from a fatal crash in Key Largo on April 25, 2019, that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and left her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, severely injured. The couple had stopped their SUV along Card Sound … Read more