Safety

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

Judge Rules Shooting Defendant Mentally Incompetent, Trial Delayed Amid Concerns Over Capacity and Safety

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Washington, D.C. — A man accused of a non-fatal shooting was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial during a court hearing on August 5. This ruling comes as Kevin Harrison, 24, faces multiple charges including unlawful discharge of a firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm stemming from an incident that occurred on June 26, 2023, on the 2100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the shooting. During the hearing, Harrison’s defense attorney, Patrick Nowak, requested a Jackson finding, which indicates that the defendant is unable to comprehend the charges … Read more

Court Halts Hazardous Waste Shipments to Michigan Landfill Amid Community Safety Concerns

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Detroit — A Michigan judge has prohibited the transfer of hazardous waste to a suburban Detroit landfill amid ongoing concerns about its environmental safety. The ruling follows a year of legal disputes initiated by communities in the Detroit area worried about the potential risks linked to hazardous materials stored at the site. Wayne County Judge Kevin Cox determined that the environmental hazards associated with the landfill posed a “substantial and compelling” threat, outweighing any financial implications for Wayne Disposal, which is operated by Republic Services. The court’s injunction, issued on Tuesday, prevents the landfill from … Read more

Las Vegas City Council Bans E-bike and Scooter Rides on Fremont Street Sidewalks, Enforces New Safety Rules

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Las Vegas, Nevada, has enacted new regulations targeting the use of e-bikes and e-scooters amid growing concerns about safety in popular pedestrian areas. During a recent city council meeting, officials prohibited motorized rides on sidewalks along Fremont Street between Main and Seventh Streets, marking a significant shift in local traffic rules. The city plans to install signage in the restricted area to inform riders about the new ordinance. In addition to this specific ban, the council introduced measures against reckless riding behaviors, such as performing stunts and riding at excessive speeds. Such actions are now … Read more