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Tesla Seeks Reversal of Damage Award, Claims Jury Misled by Musk’s Statements

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San Antonio, Texas – Tesla is seeking to overturn a significant damage award in a recent case, claiming that misleading commentary about CEO Elon Musk influenced the jury’s decision. The electric vehicle manufacturer’s appeal follows a jury ruling that found Tesla liable for damages related to a product defect. Musk, whose statements about Tesla’s vehicles have garnered scrutiny in the past, was at the center of the controversy, particularly regarding the safety and reliability of its products. Tesla argues that certain comments made in court may have skewed the jury’s perception, asserting that the representation … 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

Tesla Fights to Overturn $243 Million Verdict in Fatal Crash Case, Claims Jury was Misled by Prejudicial Evidence

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MIAMI — Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, is seeking to overturn a $243 million jury award granted to the relatives of a 22-year-old woman killed in a crash involving one of its vehicles. The automaker argues that misleading references to Musk during the trial swayed the jury’s decision. The case centers on the tragic death of Naibel Benavides, who was struck and killed while stargazing, in a Tesla that was driven by George McGee, who admitted he distracted himself by looking for his dropped cellphone. A jury found McGee primarily liable but deemed Tesla’s … Read more

Tesla Appeals $243 Million Verdict, Claims Jury Misled on Autopilot Technology in Fatal Crash Case

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Miami — Tesla is seeking to overturn a $243 million jury verdict awarded to the family of a 22-year-old college student who died in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle equipped with Autopilot features. The company, led by Elon Musk, filed a motion in federal court arguing that the lawyers for the victims misled the jury by referencing Musk during the trial. The tragic incident occurred when the victim, Naibel Benavides, was struck by a speeding Tesla driven by George McGee, who admitted he was distracted by his cellphone at the time of the accident. … Read more