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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

Florida Jury Holds Tesla Partially Responsible for Fatal 2019 Crash, Ordering $329 Million in Damages

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A Florida jury has determined that Tesla shares part of the blame for a fatal 2019 crash involving a Model S sedan that utilized its Autopilot self-driving software. The accident claimed the life of a pedestrian while leaving another severely injured, raising significant concerns about the technology’s safety. Attorney Brett Schreiber, representing the plaintiffs, argued that the Autopilot system failed to alert the driver, George McGee, and did not activate the brakes before the crash occurred. Tesla, however, insisted that McGee was solely responsible, labeling the verdict “wrong” and announcing plans to appeal. As a … 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

Judge Partially Dismisses Charges in Rodney Jones’ $30 Million Lawsuit Against Sean “Diddy” Combs, Citing Flaws in Legal Arguments and Misconduct by Plaintiff’s Attorney

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New York – A complex lawsuit involving music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, which centers on allegations including sexual assault and forced engagement with sex workers, has seen mixed rulings in a recent court decision. Judge J. Paul Oetken partially dismissed the claims but allowed some serious accusations to proceed, raising the stakes in a multifaceted legal battle that started earlier this year. The legal action against Combs was initiated by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, a former producer who worked on Combs’ Grammy-nominated album “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” released in September 2023. Jones had … Read more