The hearing of this case lasted for four years. After investigation, the jury admitted that Tesla’s autopylot system was defective and only the driver could not be held responsible for the accident. However, the company argued in the court that the driver was using the phone at that time. But the court dismissed this argument and said that technical flaw was also a big reason for this accident.
In 2021, the victim’s family registered a case against Tesla. He alleged that the company hidden the malfunction in the autopylot system and also destroyed the data and video footage related to the accident. Family lawyers said in the court that if Tesla had already accepted the flaw in his technology, the accident could have been stopped.
What did Tesla argue in court?
Tesla tried to prove in front of the jury in Miami’s Federal Court that the driver was completely responsible for the accident. The company’s lawyers argued that the driver was busy running the phone and did not pay attention to the road. But the lawyers of the aggrieved side stressed that the autopylot system did not apply brakes at the right time and the sensor failed to recognize the SUV on the road.
Tesla’s statement: “Decision is wrong”
After the decision, Tesla said that this order will push the development of motor vehicle safety and new technology back. The company’s statement said,
Today’s decision is wrong. This will affect not only Tesla but also the development and use of lifestyle technology in the entire auto industry. The driver took responsibility for the accident on the first day, but the trial convict the car.
Tesla’s autopylal feature is designed to drive without the help of the driver. Many high-tech inputs are used in this:
Effect of accident: Questions raised on autopylot
This decision is a big shock for Tesla. Questions have been raised on the company in the accidents related to autopylal earlier also. Now after this order, not only Tesla but the entire self-driving car industry has increased for security. The victim’s family has described it as a victory of justice and said that this decision will also give hope to other aggrieved families.
