A jury found Tesla partially liable for a fatal crash in Key Largo, Florida, where a vehicle driven by George McGee went off-road and killed a 22-year-old. The jury concluded that Tesla's driver assistance technology contributed to the accident, as it allowed McGee to divert his attention from the road. Tesla emphasizes on its website that its Autopilot system is not fully autonomous and requires drivers to maintain control. Despite McGee revealing he was distracted while retrieving his phone, the company was ordered to pay substantial damages.
The jury ruled that Tesla's driver assistance technology was at least partially to blame for a crash when George McGee's vehicle went off the road and struck a couple.
Tesla's website states Autopilot and Full Self-Driving are not fully autonomous and drivers must be ready to take over in emergencies, indicating a fundamental limitation.
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