Tesla’s Autopilot: Settlement Reached Over Fatal Accident, Avoiding Courtroom Battle
Tesla settled with the family of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer who died in a crash involving the Autopilot feature in his Model X SUV. The settlement was made to prevent public perception of Tesla’s liability. The National Transportation Safety Board found Autopilot partially to blame for Huang’s death, along with his potential distraction. Tesla has faced criticism for its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features, with numerous crashes reported. CEO Elon Musk has defended these features, emphasizing their importance to Tesla’s future.