US judge maintains 243 million dollar award against Tesla for fatal Autopilot accident
A federal judge has upheld a 243 million dollar award against Tesla over a fatal Autopilot crash. The ruling supports a jury finding of partial liability.
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Judge Beth Bloom of the U.S. District Court (Miami) rejected a request by Tesla, Inc. to overturn a $243 million jury verdict stemming from a fatal 2019 crash. The decision, released on February 20, 2026, in the US 
US, affirms the jury's original finding of partial responsibility on the part of the company. The award includes $200 million in punitive damages, maintaining a substantial financial and legal liability for the automaker led by Elon Musk.
US, affirms the jury's original finding of partial responsibility on the part of the company. The award includes $200 million in punitive damages, maintaining a substantial financial and legal liability for the automaker led by Elon Musk.
