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Jury Delivers Stunning $329 Million Verdict in Deadly Tesla Autopilot Incident

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A jury in Los Angeles has awarded $329 million in damages following a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle operating on Autopilot. The decision marks a significant precedent in the ongoing scrutiny of automated driving technologies and the responsibilities of manufacturers. The case revolved around the 2019 crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old man. The jury found that Tesla was partly responsible due to a deficiency in the Autopilot system, which allowed the vehicle to malfunction. This verdict highlights the contentious debate regarding the safety of self-driving technology and raises questions about the … Read more

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

Tesla Faces Backlash as Jury Rules Against Automaker in Key Largo Autopilot Fatality Case

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In Key Largo, Florida, a jury delivered a substantial verdict against Tesla following a three-week trial concerning a deadly crash involving the company’s Autopilot feature. Plaintiff attorneys asserted that Tesla engaged in deceitful practices, withheld crucial information, and misled law enforcement to absolve itself of responsibility in the incident. The case centered around a fatal incident where a Tesla vehicle, operating on Autopilot, crashed while allegedly under the supervision of the automated system. During the trial, attorneys for the plaintiffs made a compelling case that Tesla’s maneuvers contributed to the jury’s unfavorable view of the … Read more