Elon Musk's Tesla Must Pay $243 Milllion In 2019 Fatal Autopilot Crash As Judge Says Evidence 'More Than Supports' Liability

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-28T02:26:35+00:00

A Miami judge upheld a $243 million verdict against Tesla for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot, where the car accelerated instead of braking, resulting in one death and severe injuries. This decision adds to Tesla's challenges amid its robotaxi goals.

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2026-02-28 02:26:35

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A federal judge in Miami upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla Inc. for a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot system, stating that the evidence strongly supported the jury’s decision. The crash, which killed one person and severely injured another, occurred when the Tesla’s driver, relying on Autopilot, expected the car to brake but it instead accelerated into an intersection. The ruling comes as Tesla faces pressure regarding its robotaxi ambitions.

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