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Tesla Battles $243 Million Verdict Over Fatal Crash, Claims Jury Was Misled by References to Elon Musk

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NEW YORK — Tesla, the electric vehicle manufacturer led by Elon Musk, is asking a federal court to overturn a substantial $243 million damages verdict awarded to the family of a young woman who died in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle. The incident, which took place during a stargazing outing, has sparked considerable concern regarding the implications for automotive safety and liability. The filing, submitted in Miami federal court, comes after a jury determined that while the driver of the Tesla was predominantly at fault for the incident, the company’s Autopilot technology contributed to … Read more

Tesla Hit with $243 Million Verdict in Landmark Wrongful Death Case, Shaking Confidence in Autopilot Technology

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Miami, Florida — Tesla Inc. faced a significant setback in a wrongful death lawsuit, with a jury awarding $243 million after a crash involving its Autopilot driver-assistance system in 2019. The Miami federal court decision includes $43 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages. This ruling comes after the company previously declined a $60 million settlement offer. The case hinged on a tragic incident in which a Tesla Model S, using Autopilot, collided with a tractor-trailer on a Florida highway, resulting in the death of passenger Naibel Benavides Leon and serious injuries … Read more

Tesla Faces Major Legal Setback as Jury Awards $243 Million in Autopilot Crash Case, Raising Questions About Safety and Liability

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MIAMI — A federal jury in Miami determined that Tesla shares responsibility in a tragic accident involving the company’s Autopilot feature, awarding a significant financial verdict on Friday. This decision could lead to a wave of similar lawsuits against the automaker, raising questions about its safety reputation at a pivotal moment for the company. The case arose from a fatal crash in Key Largo on April 25, 2019, that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and left her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, severely injured. The couple had stopped their SUV along Card Sound … Read more

Tesla Plans Appeal Following Jury Verdict Linking Autopilot Technology to Fatal 2019 Crash in Florida

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Key Largo, Florida, has become the focal point of a legal battle as Tesla prepares to appeal a jury’s decision holding the company partially responsible for a fatal crash that took place in 2019. An eight-member jury concluded that Tesla’s driver assistance technology contributed to a collision that led to the death of a 22-year-old woman and injuries to her partner. The jury’s finding indicated that Tesla’s technology allowed the driver, George McGee, to divert his attention from the road. Despite Tesla’s repeated warnings that its systems, including Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, are not substitutes … Read more