Tesla Settlement with Family of Apple Engineer in Autopilot Crash
Tesla settles a lawsuit with the family of an Apple engineer who died in a crash involving Autopilot technology. The crash occurred in 2018 when the vehicle veered into a highway barrier while the Autopilot system was engaged. The settlement terms remain confidential.
Key Points
- The crash occurred in 2018 on Highway 101 in Mountain View, California
- The Autopilot system was engaged when the vehicle veered into a highway barrier
- The engineer had complained about Autopilot problems on the same stretch of road
- Tesla settled the lawsuit with the family of the engineer
- Regulatory bodies have launched investigations into Tesla's Autopilot technology
- Tesla expressed a desire to conclude the lengthy litigation process
Pros
- Settlement provides closure for the family of the deceased engineer
- Tesla's willingness to settle may prevent a lengthy legal battle
Cons
- Loss of life in the crash
- Concerns about the safety and effectiveness of Tesla's Autopilot technology