Tesla has to pay historical $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says

Electrek
By Fred LambertFeb 20, 2026, 10:30 am121 ptsTrending
A federal judge has rejected Tesla’s bid to overturn a $243 million jury verdict over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida, dealing a significant blow to the automaker’s legal strategy as it faces a growing wave of lawsuits tied to its driver-assistance technology. U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami…

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