Tesla Found Liable in Autopilot Crash: $243M Verdict Sends Shockwaves

2025-08-02
Tesla Found Liable in Autopilot Crash: $243M Verdict Sends Shockwaves

A Miami jury found Tesla partially liable for a 2019 fatal crash involving Autopilot, awarding $243 million in damages. The jury assigned one-third responsibility to Tesla and two-thirds to the driver, who was reportedly distracted. Tesla plans to appeal, arguing the driver's negligence was the sole cause. This marks the first time Tesla has been held liable for an Autopilot-related fatality, raising concerns about the safety and marketing of autonomous driving technologies.

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