Responsible

Meta’s Defense: Lawyer Asserts Instagram Not Responsible for Gunmaker’s Posts in Uvalde Lawsuit

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In Uvalde, Texas, the legal battle surrounding social media use and liability takes center stage as a lawyer representing families affected by the 2022 school shooting asserts that Meta Platforms cannot be held accountable for posts by a gun manufacturer on Instagram. The families, who lost loved ones in the tragic event, are challenging the social media giant’s role in what they believe contributed to the violence. During a recent hearing, the lawyer for the plaintiffs emphasized that Meta does not have direct control over the content published by third parties on its platform. 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

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

Judge Urges Jury to Weigh Not Criminally Responsible Plea in High-Stakes Murder Trial

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TORONTO, Canada — A judge has instructed a jury in a high-profile murder trial to deliberate on the possibility that the accused may not be criminally responsible for the allegations against them. This directive came as the jury began its deliberations in a case that has captivated public attention. The accused faces charges related to a violent incident that resulted in a fatality, raising significant questions about the mental state of the individual at the time of the offense. During the trial, expert testimony suggested that the defendant could have been experiencing a severe psychological … Read more