US Judge Upholds $243-Million Verdict Against Tesla over Fatal Autopilot Crash

US judge upholds $243-million verdict against Tesla over fatal Autopilot crash

A federal judge rejected Tesla’s request to overturn a $243-million jury verdict over the 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfriend. In a decision made public on Friday, February 20, US District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami said the evidence at trial “more than supports” the August 2025 verdict, and Tesla raised no new arguments to set the verdict aside. Tesla, led by Elon Musk,…

Tesla Ordered to Pay $243 Million Over Fatal Autopilot Crash

A U.S. court has ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in damages following a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system, raising renewed concerns about the safety and reliability of autonomous driving technologies in the automotive industry.

Judge Rejects Tesla Bid To Overturn $243 Million Autopilot Verdict

A federal judge has denied Tesla’s request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict that found the automaker partially responsible for a fatal 2019 crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assistance system. Court Ruling And Reasoning U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom wrote that Tesla’s motion relied on arguments the company had already made and lost. “The grounds for relief that Tesla relies upon are virtually the same as those Tesla put for…

Judge rejects Tesla's appeal in $243 million Autopilot fatality case

On the Dash: ADAS liability exposure remains significant, reinforcing the need for clear feature explanations at delivery. The $200 million punitive award highlights jury sensitivity to perceived safety gaps in emerging tech. Ongoing Autopilot litigation may affect consumer trust, regulatory discussions, and dealership risk assessments. A federal judge rejected Tesla’s request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict stemming from a 2019 crash i…