Last mentioned: Feb 20, 2026
Judge's Ruling
Judge Beth Bloom denies Tesla's motion and upholds the full $243 million judgment.
Judge's Ruling
U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom denies Tesla's motion to overturn the $243 million verdict.
Final Judicial Ruling
Judge Beth Bloom rejects Tesla's bid, upholding the $243 million judgment in full.
Tesla's Legal Challenge
Tesla files a motion to overturn the verdict, arguing the evidence did not support the jury's findings.
Tesla Motion
Tesla files a bid to overturn the verdict, citing insufficient evidence and legal errors.
Jury Verdict
A federal jury awards $243 million to the plaintiff, finding Tesla liable.
Jury Verdict
A jury awards $243 million in damages to the plaintiffs, finding Tesla partially liable.
Initial Jury Verdict
A federal jury awards $243 million to the family of the victim, finding Tesla partially liable.
Fatal Florida Crash
A Tesla vehicle operating on Autopilot is involved in a fatal collision in Florida.
Fatal Florida Crash
A Tesla vehicle operating on Autopilot is involved in a fatal collision in Florida.
Fatal Florida Crash
A Tesla Model 3 operating on Autopilot collides with a semi-truck, resulting in a fatality.
A federal judge has upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla concerning a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash, marking a major legal defeat for the automaker. The ruling exhausts Tesla's primary options to avoid the massive payout at the trial court level, setting a high-stakes precedent for future litigation involving autonomous driving technologies.
A federal judge has upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla, rejecting the company's attempt to overturn the judgment following a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for Tesla as it navigates a growing volume of litigation concerning its driver-assistance technology.
A federal judge has upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida, rejecting the company's bid to overturn the decision. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom marks a significant legal setback for Tesla as it navigates a growing wave of litigation targeting its driver-assistance technology.