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Jury orders Tesla to pay $240 million for 2019 Florida Autopilot crash
Summary
A Miami federal jury found Tesla partially liable for a 2019 fatal crash in Key Largo, Florida, involving its Autopilot driver‑assist system. The crash killed 22‑year‑old Naibel Benavides Leon and seriously injured her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, who suffered broken bones and a traumatic brain injury. The jury ordered Tesla to pay more than $240 million in damages, citing the company's alleged withholding of data and video evidence. Legal experts say the verdict could open the floodgates for future lawsuits against autonomous‑vehicle manufacturers.
Incident Details
Domain
Autonomous Systems
Harms arising from AI or automated systems making consequential decisions without adequate oversight.
Severity
Fatality
Companies
Who Was Affected
Age
Young Adult
Gender
Female, Male
Sources
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