A trial in Miami will determine Tesla's liability in a fatal crash from April 2019 that left a university student dead. The plaintiff's attorneys argue that Tesla's Autopilot should have intervened during the incident, while Tesla claims the driver was at fault for being distracted by a cellphone. The case is notable as a jury trial against Tesla is rare, and a recent ruling allows for punitive damages, indicating potential financial implications for the company. Tesla's public perception regarding self-driving technology is at stake during the trial.
"The evidence clearly shows that this crash had nothing to do with Tesla's Autopilot technology. Instead, like so many unfortunate accidents since cellphones were invented, this was caused by a distracted driver."
"A reasonable jury could find that Tesla acted in reckless disregard of human life for the sake of developing their product and maximizing profit."
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