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February 20, 2026

Tesla Loses Bid to Toss $243 Million Verdict in Fatal Autopilot Crash Suit

A federal judge in Miami denied Tesla's bid to overturn a $243 million jury verdict in a high-profile lawsuit over a fatal Autopilot crash.

Tesla Loses Bid to Toss $243 Million Verdict in Fatal Autopilot Crash Suit

TL;DR

  • A federal judge in Miami denied Tesla's request to toss a $243 million verdict.
  • The verdict is from a lawsuit concerning a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash in Key Largo, Florida.
  • The crash killed 22-year-old Naibel Benavides and severely injured her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo.
  • The jury determined Tesla was partially responsible for the crash, which occurred while the driver was using Enhanced Autopilot.
  • U.S. District Court Judge Beth Bloom stated that the evidence supported the jury's verdict and found no justification for a new trial.
  • The ruling is a setback for Tesla as it competes in the robotaxi market.

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