Tesla, Owned by Elon Musk, to Pay $243M in Autopilot Crash Settlement
A Florida jury has recently ruled against Tesla Inc., ordering the company to pay $243 million in damages related to a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature. The jury awarded $129 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages to the estate of Naibel Benavides Leon and her former boyfriend, Dillon Angulo. Tesla is liable for 33% of the compensatory damages, totaling $42.6 million. Tesla plans to appeal the verdict, arguing that it could have negative implications for automotive safety and the development of life-saving technology. This case sets a potential precedent for future lawsuits involving Autopilot. The incident occurred when a Tesla Model S collided with a parked SUV, resulting in one death and one severe injury. The verdict follows Tesla's unsuccessful attempt to dismiss the lawsuit earlier this year and the company facing additional challenges from the California DMV and New York officials. This legal landscape poses challenges for Tesla CEO Elon Musk as the company strives to be a leader in autonomous driving technology.
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