Tesla Could Lose $242 Million Due to Deadly Autopilot Accident
Tesla faces a potential $242.5 million penalty over a crash linked to Autopilot. The incident happened in 2019, resulting in the death of a woman and serious injuries to her boyfriend. Despite Tesla's appeal, claiming Autopilot wasn't in use during the crash, they have been found partially responsible by a jury and ordered to pay $329 million in damages. The lawsuit detailed how the driver of the Tesla, George McGee, believed the car would automatically brake upon encountering an obstacle, but instead accelerated and caused a fatal accident. The jury determined Tesla to be 33% at fault, leading to $42.5 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages. Tesla plans to challenge the ruling, arguing that the driver was solely responsible for the crash. The outcome of the appeals process could have significant consequences for the automaker.
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