Tesla Hit With $243M Verdict Over Autopilot Crash
Podcast: Elon Musk PodcastPublished On: Tue Sep 02 2025
Description: A Florida jury ordered Tesla to pay $243 million over a fatal 2018 crash tied to its Autopilot system. The case centered on a Model 3 that veered off the road, killing two teens, with jurors concluding Tesla knew about a defect and failed to fix it. We break down how the trial unfolded, why the jury awarded both compensatory and punitive damages, and what this means for Tesla’s future battles over Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.
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