Tesla's Autopilot blamed for deadly crash; Jury grants $329 million.

In Florida, a jury recently awarded $329 million in damages to plaintiffs in a case involving a 2019 crash that led to a young woman's death and serious injuries to her boyfriend. The lawsuit blamed Tesla's Autopilot feature for the accident. Despite the decision, Tesla has denied any responsibility and plans to appeal the ruling. The company issued a statement criticizing the verdict, citing errors and asserting that the driver was at fault due to speeding and distraction, not the Autopilot system. The crash occurred when a Tesla Model S collided with an SUV in Key Largo, Florida, with the driver admitting to looking away from the road to pick up his phone. The incident tragically resulted in the death of Naibel Benavides Leon and severe injuries to her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, who accused Tesla of concealing crucial crash data and promoting over-reliance on Autopilot. Angulo expressed the devastating impact of the crash on his life and emphasized the need for accountability from Elon Musk and Tesla. Tesla has claimed it was not aware of missing data related to the crash, and the case has brought attention to concerns regarding Autopilot technology and driving safety.