Florida Judge Finds Tesla and Elon Musk Liable for Autopilot Defect

A Florida judge has ruled that there is "reasonable evidence" to suggest that Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk were aware of defective Autopilot systems in their vehicles but still allowed them to be driven in unsafe areas. The ruling allows the family of a man who died in a collision while using Autopilot to proceed with a trial and seek punitive damages for intentional misconduct and gross negligence. This comes after Tesla won two product liability cases in California earlier this year. The judge's finding could potentially lead to Musk testifying, as it is believed that he was "acutely aware" of the problem but failed to address it.