$240M
Car Accident, Defective Products, Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Federal jury found Tesla liable for a portion of a fatal 2019 crash involving its Autopilot driver-assist system, killing a pedestrian and seriously injuring her companion. Tesla's Autopilot design and failure to warn contributed significantly to the outcome.
Additional Notes
Award included $200 million in punitive damages and over $43 million in compensatory damages. Tesla plans to challenge the verdict on appeal.