Tesla to pay $243M judgement over Autopilot crash

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Federal judge rejects Tesla's bid to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash.
The crash involved a Tesla Model S with Autopilot engaged, leading to a collision that killed one and severely injured another.
Tesla was found 33% liable, with the jury awarding $43 million in compensatory and $200 million in punitive damages.
Tesla's arguments to overturn the verdict were rejected by the judge, who found no new evidence or legal basis.
Tesla plans to appeal, but faces mounting legal pressure and similar lawsuits across the U.S.
Regulatory actions have forced Tesla to drop 'Autopilot' branding in California and Canada.
Legal and financial exposure from Autopilot-related cases is increasing, with potential billions in settlements and verdicts.

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