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Jury Finds Tesla Partially Liable in 2019 Autopilot Crash, Orders $329 Million in Damages

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Miami, Fla. — A jury has ruled that Tesla is partially responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature in 2019, ordering the company to pay $329 million in damages to the family of the deceased and an injured survivor. The jury concluded that Tesla should cover 33% of the liability, which translates to approximately $42.5 million in compensatory damages. The awarded damages consist of $129 million designated for compensatory claims and an additional $200 million for punitive damages. Since the punitive damages were assessed solely against Tesla, attorneys for the plaintiffs anticipate the … Read more

Jury Finds Tesla Liable in Landmark Case, Awarding Over $240 Million Following Fatal Crash of Innocent Bystander

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Miami, Florida – A jury has determined that Tesla played a significant role in the death of Naibel Benavides Leon, attributing responsibility for the accident in part to a driver’s distraction. The jury found George McGee, who was driving the Tesla at the time, 67% responsible for the crash, while Tesla was assigned 33% of the liability. Following the verdict, a ruling was issued that requires Tesla to pay over $42 million in compensatory damages, along with an additional $200 million in punitive damages. This verdict, although subject to potential appeal, marks a notable shift … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Meta Found Liable for Privacy Violations in Flo App’s User Data Case

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San Francisco, California — A jury has ruled that Meta Platforms Inc. violated California’s user privacy laws in a class-action lawsuit regarding the period tracking app, Flo. Users accused the company of collecting sensitive menstrual health data without their consent and utilizing it for advertising purposes. The plaintiffs, representing millions of Flo users, alleged that both Flo and Meta improperly gathered confidential information, including menstrual dates and fertility objectives, through the app. This practice was said to contravene the California Invasion of Privacy Act. The lawsuit was initially filed in 2021 and named multiple defendants, … Read more

Jury Finds Tesla Partially Liable in Tragic Fatal Accident

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A jury has determined that Tesla’s negligence contributed to a fatal crash involving one of its vehicles. This significant ruling comes after a trial examining the circumstances surrounding a 2019 accident that resulted in the death of two men in California. The jury, which deliberated for about a week, concluded that Tesla’s design flaws and failure to implement adequate safety measures played a role in the incident. The crash involved a Model 3 vehicle that struck a concrete barrier on a freeway, leading to a fire that ultimately claimed the lives … Read more