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Analysis:Autopilot Verdict Deals Tesla a 'Black Eye', Threatens Musk's Robotaxi Ambitions
FLORIDA, AUG 4 – A Florida jury found Tesla 33% liable for a fatal 2019 crash caused by driver distraction and Autopilot defects, ordering $243 million in damages including $200 million punitive award.
- On Friday, a Florida jury found Tesla liable to pay $243 million, including $200 million punitive and $43 million compensatory, for a 2019 Autopilot crash.
- During the April 25, 2019 incident, George Brian McGee dropped his phone before the intersection and missed the stop sign, while driving his Tesla Model S near Key Largo, Florida.
- Supporting evidence revealed the jury found Tesla 33% responsible and admitted to a mistake after initial claims that crash data did not exist, later recovered by a forensic expert.
- Industry observers warn, `Tesla's plan to expand its robotaxi network may be affected`, as last week’s verdict could delay its rollout on American streets.
- Looking ahead, case may set a liability precedent that challenges Tesla's robotaxi plans, as regulators may become more cautious, analysts said.
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$243 Million Tesla Verdict in Fatal Autopilot Crash Is a 'Black Eye' for Elon Musk's Self-Driving Ambitions
A jury in Miami has found Tesla liable for $243 million in damages over a fatal crash involving the company's Autopilot driver assistance system in 2019. As Elon Musk hopes to expand his robotaxi operations and sell more cars with "Full Self-Driving" systems, the verdict represents a major stumbling block to the EV giant.
Autopilot verdict threatens Tesla's robotaxi ambitions
A court verdict against Tesla last week, stemming from a fatal 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, could hurt its plans to expand its nascent robotaxi network and intensify concerns over the safety of its autonomous vehicle technology.A Florida
Autopilot verdict deals Tesla 'black eye', threatens Musk's robotaxi ambitions
A court verdict against Tesla last week, stemming from a fatal 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, could hurt its plans to expand its nascent robotaxi network and intensify concerns about the safety of its autonomous vehicle technology.
A court found Tesla partially at fault for an accident.
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