Celebrity Attorney Mark Geragos Seeks to Overturn $100,000 Verdict Linked to Michael Avenatti’s Nike Extortion Case

Los Angeles, California — Prominent attorney Mark Geragos is seeking to overturn a $100,000 jury verdict that held him liable for aiding disbarred lawyer Michael Avenatti in a high-profile extortion case involving Nike. The verdict arose from a civil lawsuit that claimed Avenatti attempted to extort the sportswear giant but was supported by Geragos’ involvement. In a recent court filing, Geragos argued that the jury’s ruling was flawed and did not accurately reflect the facts of the case. He insists that he played no part in any nefarious activities related to the alleged extortion attempt, … Read more

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

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

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

Tesla Challenges $243 Million Jury Verdict Linked to Tragic Autopilot Crash

Miami, Florida — Tesla is appealing a jury’s decision that awarded $243 million to the family of a man killed in a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system. The legal maneuver follows a court ruling earlier this month that determined Tesla was partially liable for the fatal accident that occurred in the Sunshine State. The case centers around the death of 50-year-old Jeremy Banner, who was driving a Tesla Model 3 when it collided with a semi-truck while using the Autopilot feature. The collision resulted in Banner’s death, and subsequent investigations revealed that the Autopilot … Read more