A jury in Miami determined that Tesla was partly responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot technology, awarding over $200 million in damages. The case highlighted Tesla's inability to completely distance itself from responsibility, even when a driver admitted distraction. This outcome, which concludes a four-year legal battle, may lead to increased litigation against Tesla, as many similar cases have been settled prior to trial. The firm also faced allegations of concealing key evidence, raising questions about its data transparency in incidents involving its vehicles.
A Miami jury found Tesla partly responsible for a crash involving its Autopilot technology, resulting in over $200 million in damages to the victims.
The jury concluded that Tesla bore significant responsibility and could not fully blame the distracted driver for the deadly accident.
This verdict potentially opens the floodgates for more lawsuits against Tesla, according to legal experts, changing the landscape of liability for automotive safety.
Controversy arose over Tesla's handling of critical evidence related to the accident, with claims that the company either hid or lost key data.
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