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Tesla wins Autopilot trial involving fatal crash
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Tesla has won its first U.S. trial over claims that its Autopilot driver-assist feature was responsible for a death. The jury found that there was no manufacturing defect in the system, and the crash was likely caused by human error. The case was filed by passengers involved in a 2019 crash who accused Tesla of knowing Autopilot was defective when it sold the car. Tesla denied liability, stating that the driver had consumed alcohol and that it was unclear whether Autopilot was engaged at the time of the crash.
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Tesla trial over Autopilot fatality kicks off in California
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The trial in a California state court over allegations that Tesla's Autopilot feature caused a fatal crash is set to begin. The lawsuit claims that the Autopilot system caused the vehicle to veer off the highway, leading to the death of the owner and serious injuries to passengers. Tesla denies liability, stating that the driver had consumed alcohol before the accident. This trial could have implications for similar cases involving autonomous driving technology.
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Tesla trial to size up cause of fatal autopilot crash: driver or tech
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is facing a wrongful-death suit that raises questions about the responsibility of its driver-assistant Autopilot system. The trial involves a fatal crash in 2018 where a Tesla Model X crashed into a highway barrier while using Autopilot. The family of the victim believes Tesla oversold the capabilities of Autopilot and did not do enough to prevent misuse. The outcome of this trial could have significant implications for Tesla, potentially leading to further cases and substantial financial liabilities. The trial is scheduled to last several weeks.
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Tesla is dragging Apple into its upcoming fatal Autopilot crash trial
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is seeking Apple's testimony in its defense against a lawsuit related to a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system in 2018. Tesla aims to prove that the victim, an Apple engineer, was playing a video game on his phone at the time of the accident. The victim's family accuses Tesla of secretly collaborating with Apple to support its defense. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation revealed a pattern of active game play on the victim's phone leading up to the crash. Tesla plans to call an Apple engineer as a witness, which the victim's family argues is an attempt to circumvent the discovery process. The trial is significant for Tesla's efforts to deflect blame for accidents involving its Autopilot system.
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Tesla’s going back to court over Autopilot’s role in a deadly 2018 crash
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is going to trial regarding a fatal crash that occurred in 2018. Wei “Walter” Huang died when his Tesla Model X, operating on Autopilot, collided with a safety barrier. The National Transportation Safety Board's investigation concluded that both Autopilot and distracted driving were factors in the accident. However, Huang's family filed a lawsuit in 2019 alleging that the vehicle lacked necessary safety features, including automatic braking. This trial will determine if Tesla bears responsibility for the crash. Tesla has previously faced legal challenges over its driver-assist features, but has never been found liable.
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Tesla engineer defends 'full self-driving' name at crash trial
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A Tesla engineer testified in a US trial that the company did not name its driver-assistant feature "Full Self-Driving" to mislead the public. The trial involves allegations that Tesla's Autopilot feature led to a fatal crash. The lawsuit claims that Tesla knew its safety systems were defective when it sold the car, but Tesla denies the claims. The engineer stated that Tesla drivers do not believe the vehicles are autonomous, and he acknowledged limitations in the driver-assistant system, including inaccurate object detection and insufficient automatic braking.
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Tesla partly liable in Florida Autopilot trial, jury awards $200M in damages | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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8d ago
Medial
A jury in Miami found Tesla partly liable for a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system, awarding $242.5 million in damages. Tesla was assigned a third of the blame, while the driver held two-thirds. The crash killed Naibel Benavides Leon and injured Dillon Angulo. The case highlights concerns about Tesla's Autopilot and its unrestricted use, despite emphasized capabilities. Tesla plans to appeal, arguing the crash wasn't about Autopilot faults.
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Tesla is settling with the family of the Apple engineer who died in an Autopilot crash
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla is reportedly seeking a settlement with the family of an Apple engineer who died in a crash while using Tesla's Autopilot system. Court documents indicate that the parties have reached an agreement but want the terms to remain confidential. The settlement, which is yet to be approved by a judge, follows allegations that both Autopilot and distracted driving were factors contributing to the crash. Tesla had planned to argue that the engineer was playing a game on his phone at the time, potentially involving Apple in the trial.
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Judge finds evidence that Tesla, Elon Musk knew about Autopilot defect
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
A Florida judge ruled that there is "reasonable evidence" that Elon Musk and other Tesla managers were aware of the defects in the Autopilot system but still allowed the vehicles to be driven unsafely. This ruling allows the plaintiff in a lawsuit over a fatal crash to proceed to trial and seek punitive damages against Tesla for intentional misconduct and gross negligence. The judge found that Tesla engaged in a marketing strategy portraying their products as autonomous, and Elon Musk's public statements had a significant impact on people's belief in the capabilities of the vehicles.
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Serious Tesla crashes occurred on roads that were unsuitable for Autopilot use, report says
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla's Autopilot software is being enabled on roads that are not suitable for its use, leading to serious crashes, according to a report by The Washington Post. Out of the 40 fatal or serious accidents involving Tesla vehicles since 2016, at least eight occurred on roads where Autopilot was not designed to be used. The report highlights instances where Autopilot failed to navigate through intersections and even crashed into pedestrians. Tesla is facing legal and regulatory scrutiny regarding Autopilot and its safety features.
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Tesla settles lawsuit over crash that killed Apple engineer driving in Autopilot mode
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the family of an Apple engineer who died in a crash while using Autopilot mode. The details of the settlement remain undisclosed. The case was scheduled to go to trial on Monday in California. The family claimed that the Tesla Model X SUV was defective and blamed Tesla's autopilot software for the crash. This settlement marks the first time Tesla has settled a lawsuit related to its Autopilot feature. The outcome could potentially influence regulatory scrutiny around autonomous driving technologies.
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