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Ontier Strengthens U.S. Base with Michael O. Mena as Miami Managing Partner, Expanding Global Presence

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Miami, Florida — Ontier has appointed Michael O. Mena as the new Managing Partner of its Miami office, which represents a strategic move in the firm’s expansion across the United States. Mena will focus on assisting clients with cross-border transactions and litigation involving the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Mena’s impressive background includes a robust record in managing high-stakes commercial litigation in both federal and state courts. His areas of specialization include business disputes, issues in corporate governance, and insurance litigation, alongside significant commercial cases. Before joining Ontier, Mena held partnership positions at several leading … Read more

Tesla Faces $329 Million Verdict as Miami Jury Holds Company Responsible for Fatal Crash

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MIAMI — A jury in Miami has held Tesla responsible for a fatal crash, awarding $329 million in damages to the victims’ family. The verdict follows a trial that scrutinized the automaker’s vehicle design and safety protocols related to its Autopilot feature. The incident in question involved a Tesla Model S that collided with a highway barrier in 2019, resulting in the death of 22-year-old driver Walter Huang. His family argued that Tesla’s self-driving technology was at fault, claiming the vehicle failed to properly detect the barrier and bring the car to a halt. The … Read more

Miami Jury Holds Tesla Accountable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards $240 Million in Damages

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MIAMI — A federal jury has determined that Tesla is partially liable for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot technology, awarding over $240 million in damages to the victims’ families. The ruling highlights significant concerns about the safety of autonomous driving systems, as the automaker prepares to launch a driverless taxi service across several U.S. cities. The jury found that while the driver admitted to being distracted by his cellphone at the time of the incident, Tesla’s technology also played a critical role in the crash. The decision marks a notable outcome in a case … Read more

Miami Jury Hands Down $329 Million Verdict Against Tesla in Autopilot Fatality Case: Company Plans Appeal

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A Miami jury has ordered Tesla to pay $329 million in damages in relation to a 2019 crash involving its “autopilot” feature. The incident resulted in the death of Naibel Benavides, 22, and left her boyfriend Dillion Angulo, 27, with serious injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. The federal jury determined that Tesla bore partial responsibility for the accident, which occurred in Key Largo, Florida. George McGee was operating a Tesla Model S when the vehicle’s autopilot system failed to stop at a stop sign, crashing into a parked vehicle, where Benavides and Angulo were … Read more