Tesla Ordered to Pay $329 Million After Jury Finds It Partly Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash
Aug 1, 2025
A federal jury in Florida has found Tesla partly responsible for a fatal crash in 2019 involving its Autopilot driver assistance system. The crash resulted in the death of a 22-year-old woman in Key Largo, Florida.
The jury determined that Tesla must pay $329 million in damages to the victims and survivors. This includes both compensatory damages for pain and suffering and $200 million in punitive damages. The plaintiffs argued that Tesla's Autopilot software had defects, which contributed to the cause of the accident.
This verdict concludes a multi-year legal case. It is considered significant because it is rare for such cases involving self-driving technology to go to trial and result in large financial penalties.
What is the Tesla Autopilot system?
Tesla Autopilot is an advanced driver assistance system designed to help with steering, acceleration, and braking, but it still requires the driver to pay attention and remain in control.
Why did the jury find Tesla partly to blame?
The jury found that issues with Tesla's Autopilot software contributed to the crash, making the company partly responsible for the accident.
What are compensatory and punitive damages?
Compensatory damages are intended to cover actual losses or suffering, while punitive damages are meant to punish the company and discourage similar behavior in the future.
Could this verdict affect other cases against Tesla?
This verdict may influence future cases involving Tesla's Autopilot system, as it sets a precedent for holding the company financially responsible in similar situations.
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Tesla Autopilot plaintiffs seek $345 million in damages over fatal crash in Flor...
CNBC
CNBC
Tesla faces a pivotal verdict in a personal injury trial over a fatal Autopilot crash that took place in Florida in 2019. On Thursday, plaintiffs' attorneys asked the jury to award damages of around $345 million, including $109 million in compensatory damages and $236 million in punitive damages.
Tesla found partly to blame in trial over deadly Autopilot crash
Business Insider
Business Insider
A Florida federal jury found Tesla liable for a 2019 crash that left a 22-year-old woman dead. The plaintiffs sought $345 million in damages, arguing Tesla's Autopilot system has defects.
Tesla partly liable in Florida Autopilot trial, jury awards $200M punitive damag...
TechCrunch
TechCrunch
A jury in federal court in Miami has found Tesla partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash that involved the use of the company's Autopilot driver assistance system. The jury awarded the plaintiffs $200 million in punitive damages, along with “compensatory damages for pain and suffering,” according to...
Jury Says Tesla Was Partly to Blame for Fatal Crash
NYTimes
NYTimes
Lawyers for the family of a woman struck and killed by a Tesla sedan in 2019 argued that the company's Autopilot software should have avoided the crash.
Elon Musk's Tesla ordered to pay $329M in deadly Autopilot crash case: ‘This wil...
New York Post
New York Post
The decision ends a four-year long case remarkable not just in its outcome but that it even made it to trial.
Tesla must pay $329 million in damages after fatal Autopilot crash, jury says
CNBC
CNBC
A jury in Florida determined that Tesla should be held partly liable for a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash. The company must pay $329 million in damages to victims and survivor, including compensatory and punitive damages.
Tesla found partially liable for fatal 2019 crash, Washington Post reports
Reuters
Reuters
A jury found Tesla partially liable for a fatal 2019 crash involving driver-assistance technology in Key Largo, Florida, and slapped the company with $200 million in punitive damages, the Washington Post reported on Friday.
Tesla partly liable in Florida Autopilot trial, jury awards $329M in damages
TechCrunch
TechCrunch
A jury in federal court in Miami has found Tesla partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash that involved the use of the company's Autopilot driver assistance system. The jury awarded the plaintiffs $329 million in punitive and compensatory damages.
Tesla ordered by Florida jury to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash
Reuters
Reuters
A Florida jury on Friday found Tesla liable in the 2019 fatal crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, and ordered Elon Musk's automaker to pay $329 million to the family of a deceased woman and an injured survivor.
Jury Says Tesla Must Pay $243 Million Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
WSJ
WSJ
The automaker was found partly liable over its driver-assistance software in a deadly 2019 collision.
Jury Says Tesla Must Pay $243 Million Over Fatal Autopilot Crash
WSJ
WSJ
The automaker was found partly liable over its driver-assistance software in a deadly 2019 collision.
Tesla ordered to pay $329M over fatal autopilot crash in Florida
Invezz
Invezz
A federal jury in Miami has ruled that Tesla must pay $329 million in damages in connection with a fatal 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system.
Tesla Stock Falls As EV Giant Found Liable In Autopilot Trial. Wall Street Isn't...
Investors Business Daily
Investors Business Daily
Tesla stock fell Friday amid the Miami trial verdict. CEO Elon Musk is betting on the EV giant's self-driving capabilities to drive value.
Tesla partly liable in Florida Autopilot trial, jury awards $200M in damages
TechCrunch
TechCrunch
A jury in federal court in Miami has found Tesla partly to blame for a fatal 2019 crash that involved the use of the company's Autopilot driver assistance system. The jury assessed punitive damages only against Tesla, CNBC reported.
Tesla to Pay $243M After Jury Finds It Partly Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash
CNET
CNET
A fatal collision in 2019 occurred when a Tesla driver had Autopilot mode engaged.
Tesla ordered to pay $243m to victims of fatal Autopilot crash
Skynews
Skynews
A jury has ruled that Tesla is partly to blame for the death of a young woman who was hit by an electric car on Autopilot.
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