Singleton Schreiber was recently featured in Bloomberg Law in an article titled “Tesla Autopilot Suit Over Fatal Florida Crash Goes to Trial.” The article highlights a federal court’s decision to allow claims of strict products liability and failure to warn to proceed in a case involving Tesla’s autopilot system and a 2019 fatal crash in Florida.
Judge Beth Bloom found that the system’s design may lead drivers to become complacent and overly reliant on autopilot features. She also noted that Tesla’s use of the term “Autopilot” could mislead consumers into believing the vehicle was more autonomous than it actually was. The court emphasized that Tesla’s onboard warnings resembled instructions and did not meet the threshold for proper consumer warnings. Singleton Schreiber, along with co-counsel, represents the plaintiffs in the case.
