Tesla Ordered to Pay $329 Million in Autopilot Crash Lawsuit

Tesla Ordered to Pay $329 Million in Autopilot Crash Lawsuit On August 1, 2025, Tesla Inc. faced a significant legal setback when a jury in Miami awarded $329 million in damages to the families affected by a fatal Autopilot-related accident in Florida in 2019. The incident involved a Tesla Model S that failed to stop at a T-intersection, colliding with a parked Chevrolet Tahoe and resulting in the death of a young woman and severe injuries to her partner. The court found Tesla responsible for approximately one-third of the accident, with the victims' representatives emphasizing the company's role in the tragedy. Tesla argued that the driver was solely at fault due to being distracted after dropping his phone, but the jury's decision indicates shared responsibility. Tesla expressed disagreement with the verdict, criticizing it as misguided and potentially harmful to automotive safety innovations. The company announced plans to appeal, citing procedural errors during the trial. This case adds to the growing list of legal challenges facing Tesla concerning Autopilot safety issues. Previously, Tesla had successfully defended two California cases related to similar incidents and set...