Tesla was prepared to contest claims of wrongful death related to its Autopilot system in court but has chosen to settle the case instead.
In a surprising turn, Tesla has opted for a settlement with the family of Wei “Walter” Huang, an Apple engineer. His tragic death in an Autopilot-related crash in 2018 sparked widespread debate about the safety and reliability of automated driving systems.
The case, scheduled for a courtroom showdown this week, has instead concluded with a confidential settlement, the terms of which are currently sealed from the public eye.
