Tesla has been found at fault in the autopilot accident that occurred in 2018, resulting in the loss of life of Apple engineer Walter Huang. In the accident, Huang’s Model X vehicle, operating in autopilot mode, collided with barriers, after which the unfortunate driver’s family filed a massive lawsuit against Tesla, blaming the company. Some claim that the driver was distracted by his phone at the time of the incident, suggesting that this was the main cause of the accident. Here are the most important details about the matter…
Tesla found at fault in autopilot lawsuit
Huang’s attorneys argued that Tesla’s autopilot technology had some chronic issues, and Elon Musk specifically created an excessive trust in this technology through his social media posts. On the other hand, Tesla claims that Huang was dealing with his phone at the time of the accident, even playing a game, although no definitive evidence has been presented to the court for this.
The National Transportation Safety Board of the United States concluded that both the driver and Tesla’s autopilot system were at fault in the accident. Following this decision, it is said that Tesla management and Walter Huang’s family have come together to reach a settlement.
Thus, it is believed that the company aims to permanently close this matter. Additionally, this outcome could set an important precedent for the future. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, known for his radical statements, has not yet made a detailed statement on the matter.
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