# Autopilot

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-23**: Lawsuit Filed — Tesla sues the DMV to vacate the administrative ruling despite having already complied with the remedies.
- **2026-02-20**: Judge's Ruling — Judge Beth Bloom denies Tesla's motion and upholds the full $243 million judgment.
- **2026-02-10**: Marketing Compliance — Tesla updates its website and promotional materials to meet DMV-mandated disclosure standards.
- **2025-01-10**: Tesla Motion — Tesla files a bid to overturn the verdict, citing insufficient evidence and legal errors.
- **2024-12-15**: Administrative Ruling — An administrative law judge finds Tesla engaged in false advertising regarding its driver-assist systems.
- **2024-11-15**: Jury Verdict — A federal jury awards $243 million to the plaintiff, finding Tesla liable.
- **2022-07-28**: Initial Complaint — CA DMV files a complaint alleging Tesla misled consumers with Autopilot and FSD branding.
- **2019-03-01**: Fatal Florida Crash — A Tesla vehicle operating on Autopilot is involved in a fatal collision in Florida.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Tesla Challenges California DMV Ruling Over FSD Advertising Claims
2026-02-24 01:33:25 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Tesla has initiated legal action against the California Department of Motor Vehicles to overturn an administrative ruling that labeled its 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' marketing as deceptive. Despite recently updating its marketing language to comply with DMV demands, the automaker seeks to vacate the finding of law-breaking to mitigate broader legal and regulatory risks.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/tesla-sues-california-dmv-fsd-advertising

### Tesla Faces Historical $243M Judgment as Autopilot Legal Defenses Falter
2026-02-20 17:54:34 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A federal judge has upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla over a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash in Florida, rejecting the company's bid to overturn the decision. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom marks a significant legal setback for Tesla as it navigates a growing wave of litigation targeting its driver-assistance technology.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/tesla-autopilot-judgment-bloom-ruling

### Tesla Settles With California DMV to Avert 30-Day Sales Suspension
2026-02-19 11:15:44 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Tesla has reached a settlement with the California Department of Motor Vehicles to avoid a 30-day suspension of its manufacturer and dealer licenses. The agreement requires the electric vehicle maker to cease using the 'Autopilot' brand in its California marketing materials, concluding a three-year regulatory dispute over misleading consumer claims.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/tesla-autopilot-branding-california-dmv-settlement

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