Tesla Has to Pay Historic $243 Million Judgement Over Autopilot Crash, Judge Says
Brett Schreiber, Founding Partner at Singleton Schreiber, was featured by Electrek in an article titled “Tesla Has to Pay Historic $243 Million Judgment Over Autopilot Crash, Judge Says,” published on February 20, 2026.
In the piece, Schreiber discusses the federal court’s decision to leave intact a $243 million jury verdict stemming from a 2019 Autopilot‑related crash in Florida. He addresses the court’s conclusion that the evidence fully supported the jury’s findings and comments on Tesla’s unsuccessful effort to undo or narrow the judgment.
The article explains that the ruling reinforces Tesla’s share of responsibility for the fatal collision and rejects the company’s arguments for a new trial or reduced damages. It also places the decision within the broader context of mounting litigation and regulatory scrutiny surrounding Tesla’s driver‑assistance systems and the company’s representations about their capabilities.
“Tesla’s arguments were simply an attempt to relitigate the court’s pre‑trial rulings,” Schreiber said.
