Tesla settles another wrongful death lawsuit, but not about Autopilot this time

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.

Source Electrek AI Summary Updated April 20, 2026

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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. more…

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