A Miami jury ruled that Tesla is partially liable for a fatal crash linked to its Autopilot technology and ordered the company to pay over $240 million in damages. The jury found that Tesla's technology failed in crucial moments, sharing responsibility with a distracted driver. This precedent-setting case, which reached trial unlike many others against Tesla, raises concerns about the company's transparency regarding crucial evidence. Lawyers claimed Tesla lost or concealed vital data, while the plaintiffs asserted justice was served through this court ruling.
A Miami jury decided that Elon Musk's car company Tesla was partly responsible for a deadly crash involving its Autopilot driver assist technology and must pay the victims more than $240 million in damages. The federal jury held that Tesla bore significant responsibility because its technology failed and that not all the blame can be put on a reckless driver who was distracted by his cellphone.
The decision ends a four-year long case remarkable for its outcome, where many similar cases against Tesla were dismissed or settled. It will embolden many to come to court, according to car crash lawyer Miguel Custodio.
The plaintiffs accused Tesla of hiding or losing key evidence, including crucial data and video recorded before the accident. Tesla admitted it made a mistake in not realizing the evidence's existence.
Benavides' sister stated, "We finally learned what happened that night, that the car was actually defective. Justice was achieved."
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