Tesla Must Pay $243 Million Judgement Over Fatal 2019 Autopilot Crash
Brett Schreiber, Founding Partner at Singleton Schreiber, was featured by Jalopnik in an article titled “Tesla Must Pay $243 Million Judgment Over Fatal 2019 Autopilot Crash,” published on February 20, 2026.
In the article, Schreiber discusses the federal court’s refusal to disturb a $243 million jury verdict arising from a 2019 Autopilot‑related crash in Key Largo, Florida. He addresses the court’s findings, Tesla’s unsuccessful effort to shift full responsibility onto the driver, and the broader implications for the company as it continues to face mounting litigation tied to its driver‑assistance systems.
The ruling leaves intact the first federal jury verdict involving a fatal Autopilot crash, which found Tesla partially liable and awarded both compensatory and punitive damages. The article notes Tesla’s ongoing appeal, its attempts to limit punitive exposure, and the growing number of Autopilot‑related lawsuits and settlements nationwide. The decision adds to increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny of Tesla’s representations about Autopilot’s capabilities and the company’s efforts to minimize its role in system‑related crashes.
“We look forward to continuing our work holding Tesla accountable for its lies and gross misconduct in courts across America,” Schreiber said.
