Tesla Found Partly Liable in 2019 Autopilot Death

Tesla has been found partly liable in a 2019 fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature. A Miami jury has ordered the automaker to pay up to $243 million in damages after determining that the Tesla vehicle had a "defect." This is the first time Tesla has been held legally responsible for an Autopilot-related accident. The crash occurred in March 2019 when a Tesla Model 3 collided with a tractor-trailer, resulting in the death of the vehicle's driver. The jury found that the Autopilot system failed to detect the tractor-trailer, contributing to the accident. This ruling sets a precedent and could have significant implications for Tesla's liability in future Autopilot-related incidents. The verdict highlights the ongoing debates surrounding the safety and reliability of autonomous driving technologies, particularly as they become more integrated into mainstream vehicles. The case will likely prompt further scrutiny of Tesla's Autopilot system and the company's approach to autonomous driving features.