New Evidence Challenges Tesla's Autopilot Defense in Upcoming Trial

As a wrongful death lawsuit heads to trial, newly uncovered evidence questions Tesla's responsibility in Autopilot misuse, potentially altering the company's long-standing defense.

• A new trial over a fatal Tesla Autopilot crash introduces evidence suggesting Tesla knew its system could be easily misused.
• The case, involving the death of Apple engineer Walter Huang, could challenge Tesla's typical blame-the-driver defense.
• Evidence includes an email from Tesla's former president, indicating he too became overly reliant on Autopilot.
• Tesla faces scrutiny for not researching driver ability to take control from Autopilot before the 2018 accident.
• The trial will also examine Tesla's recent efforts to improve driver attention through recalls and monitoring systems.

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