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A Florida jury found Tesla partially liable in a 2019 Autopilot-related crash that killed one and injured another. The plaintiffs were awarded $200 million in punitive damages and $129 million in compensatory damages. Tesla was assigned one-third of the blame, with the driver receiving two-thirds. The verdict follows a three-week trial focusing on Tesla's marketing of its driver-assistance software. Tesla argued the driver was solely at fault, while plaintiffs claimed Autopilot created a false sense of security. This case highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of Tesla's Autopilot system.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.