Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit, but not about Autopilot this time
Electrek [Unofficial]
April 20, 2026
Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an 18-year-old passenger killed in a 116 mph crash in Fort Lauderdale.
Plaintiffs alleged that a Tesla technician disabled a speed limiter without parental consent.
The settlement, with undisclosed terms, was confirmed Monday just as jury selection was set to begin in Broward County court.
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