Tesla has lost its Autopilot fatal crash wrongful death case in Florida as a jury says the automaker has to pay the victims $329 million. This is a significant blow to Tesla – although it will likely be appealed. We reported earlier today on the almost month-long trial’s conclusion and the plaintiffs’ request for $345 million in damages.

A Florida jury on Friday found Tesla liable to pay $243 million to victims of a 2019 fatal crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, a verdict that could encourage more legal action against Elon Musk's electric vehicle company.