Huang v. Tesla
Huang v. Tesla — Autopilot Engineer Crash Wrongful Death Settlement (Cal. Super.)
CA · Huang v. Tesla, Inc., No. 19CV346663 (Cal. Super. Ct. Santa Clara Cty.)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 8, 2024
- Applies to
- Tesla, Inc.
Apple engineer Walter Huang died in 2018 when his Tesla Model X on Autopilot crashed into a highway divider. His family sued; the case settled confidentially on the eve of trial in April 2024 — the first Autopilot wrongful-death case to reach (and settle on the eve of) a jury verdict.
Who is protected: Drivers and passengers in Autopilot-engaged Teslas
Legal detail
Huang v. Tesla, Inc., No. 19-CV-346663 (Cal. Super. Ct., Santa Clara Cty., settled April 8, 2024). Products-liability and negligence claims tied to Autopilot's failure to detect a damaged highway barrier and inadequate driver attention monitoring. Confidential settlement.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | CA |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Huang v. Tesla, Inc., No. 19CV346663 (Cal. Super. Ct. Santa Clara Cty.) |
| Topics | consumer protection · automated decision-making |
| Court record | Tesla Settles Walter Huang Autopilot Death Lawsuit — CNBC |
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