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

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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

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 Fights Back: Appeals $243 Million Verdict Amid Claims of Jury Misleading Over Autopilot Liability

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MIAMI — Tesla is appealing a $243 million verdict linked to a fatal crash involving its Autopilot technology, claiming the jury was misled during the trial. The appeal was filed in federal court, where the company is seeking to overturn the ruling, request a new trial, or significantly lower the damages awarded. This case stems from a tragic accident in 2019 that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Naibel Benavides. The lawsuit, which concluded with a jury finding the driver predominantly at fault, nonetheless implicated Tesla’s Autopilot system as a contributing factor. Benavides’ family, along … 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