Tesla Found Partially Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash, Ordered to Pay $243M
WPLG Local 10August 5, 20252 min5,835 views
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- ⚖️ A federal jury found Tesla partially responsible for a 2019 crash that killed Naibel Benavides and seriously injured her boyfriend, Dylan Angulo.
- 💡 The lawsuit alleged that Tesla's Autopilot system was defective and that the company engaged in deceptive marketing.
- 🚗 The jury determined Tesla was 33% responsible for the crash, ordering the company to pay over $240 million in damages.
Circumstances of the Crash
- 📍 The incident occurred on Cardound Road when a Tesla slammed into Angulo and Benavides, who were standing near their SUV.
- 📱 The driver, George McGee, was reportedly reaching for his cell phone at the time of the crash.
- ⚠️ Tesla's lawyers argued that McGee overrode the autopilot system by pressing the accelerator, attributing blame to his speed and distraction.
Tesla's Response and Family's Intentions
- 🗣️ Tesla has stated the verdict is wrong and announced plans to appeal the jury's decision.
- 📄 Family members plan to file a motion to unseal documents they believe will reveal what Tesla knew internally about the vehicle's safety.
- 💔 The family expressed a desire to feel closer to Naibel Benavides through their pursuit of justice.
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