The jury on Florida declared a Tesla partially responsible for a lethal accident in 2019. in which her system of assistance to the driver “Autopilot” was involved and ordered the company to pay a high sentence.
The American electric car manufacturer was ordered to pay a fine of $ 200 million.
The verdict also includes 129 million dollars of compensation awarded to the woman’s family killed in an accident in 2019. and her partner, who was seriously injured, from which Tesla would have to cover a third.
Tesla plans to appeal a decision. The verdict signifies a rare judicial defeat for the company Elona Male.
Until the accident occurred when a Tesla model s, who works in the so-called “autopilot” technology, scored in a parked road with the road. The woman and her partner stood nearby when they were hit.
The driver of Tesla was distracted, looking for his cell phone after falling on the floor.
In court, Tesla claimed that only the driver was responsible for the accident.
The firm has long claimed that “autopilot” is just a auxiliary feature that requires drivers to remain careful and willing to take control at all times.
According to the jury judgment, the family of the deceased women will receive $ 59 million, and her partner is $ 70 million.
Tesla was ordered to pay 33% of the total amount, and the remaining responsibility falls on the driver.
Tesla stated that he intended to file an appeal, referring to alleged errors and irregularities in court proceedings.
In previous cases involving accidents with “autopilot,” Tesla or liberated or achieved settlements with prosecutors.
(Type / Source: HINA / PHOTO: Illustration / Fena)
