A federal jury in Florida has found Tesla partly responsible for a fatal 2019 crash involving its Autopilot software, resulting in $200 million in punitive damages and $43 million in compensatory damages. The crash involved Tesla owner George McGee, who crashed while using Autopilot, resulting in the death of Naibel Benavides. Tesla maintains its Autopilot system promotes automotive safety and plans to appeal the verdict. The case highlights ongoing controversy over Tesla's Autopilot claims and its safety implications.
