Link: Tesla asks court to toss wrongful death verdict that cost it $243 million

A jury has assigned partial blame to Tesla for an accident involving their Model S, resulting in a substantial $243 million compensation verdict. This decision signals a rare instance where Tesla is held accountable for its semi-autonomous technology's role in a crash.

Tesla, contesting the verdict, argues that the responsibility lies solely with the driver who overrode the Autopilot system. They have filed a motion requesting to overturn the verdict or initiate a new trial.

The company's attorneys contend that including statements from Elon Musk on the car's autonomy during the trial was inappropriate. They also refute allegations of data concealment linked to the investigation of the incident.

Plaintiffs' legal representatives maintain the court's decision reflects both Tesla's role in the mishap and its misleading statements about Autopilot's capabilities.

While Tesla seeks to absolve itself by pointing to driver error, plaintiff attorneys emphasize the significant influence of flawed Autopilot technology and unclear communication from Tesla on the tragic outcome.

This ongoing legal battle underscores broader concerns about the safety and transparency surrounding autonomous vehicle technology, especially as companies like Tesla push the bounds of innovation.

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