Tesla challenges $243M verdict in Autopilot death trial
12 days ago
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- Tesla seeks to overturn a $243 million verdict related to its Autopilot system, arguing it contradicts Florida tort law and due process.
- The case involves a 2019 crash where a Tesla Model S, using Autopilot, hit an SUV, resulting in one death and severe injuries.
- Tesla attributes the crash to the driver's recklessness, citing his admission of reaching for his phone during the incident.
- The jury assigned two-thirds blame to the driver and one-third to Tesla, reflecting shared responsibility.
- Tesla rejected a $60 million settlement offer before the verdict and argues the ruling could deter innovation in safety enhancements.
- Plaintiffs' attorney asserts the verdict highlights Tesla's reckless development of Autopilot, not the autonomous vehicle industry as a whole.