Tesla Autopilot Fatal Crash Lawsuit Involving Apple

SOURCE www.theverge.com
Tesla is going to court over the role its Autopilot system played in a fatal crash in 2018 and is seeking Apple's testimony in its defense. The family of the deceased driver is accusing Apple of secretly aiding Tesla in its defense.

Key Points

  • Tesla accuses the deceased driver of playing a video game on his phone at the time of the crash.
  • Apple is accused of secretly working with Tesla to aid in its defense.
  • Historical cellphone logs suggest a pattern of active gameplay on the driver's phone before the crash.
  • Tesla and Apple are in a legal dispute over the testimony of an Apple engineer regarding the driver's activity at the time of the crash.

Pros

  • Tesla is attempting to prove driver distraction as the cause of the fatal crash, potentially setting a legal precedent for future cases involving Autopilot.
  • The case sheds light on the complexities of determining liability in accidents involving autonomous driving technology.

Cons

  • The deceased driver's family is facing challenges in obtaining information from Apple due to legal disputes over privileged material.
  • The case raises concerns about the safety and reliability of Tesla's Autopilot system.