Tesla Hit with $243 Million Damages in Autopilot Fatal Crash Case
In a recent trial, a federal jury found Tesla partially liable for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system, awarding the plaintiffs $43 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages. The jury determined that Tesla was one-third responsible for the fatal crash, which occurred when the driver and the Autopilot software failed to brake at an intersection. This verdict is a setback for the company, as they are attempting to convince the public and regulators that their self-driving technology is safe. Tesla plans to appeal the decision, maintaining that the driver was solely at fault.
John Q. Hosedrinker