# Beth Bloom

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-20**: Judge's Ruling — Judge Beth Bloom denies Tesla's motion and upholds the full $243 million judgment.
- **2025-01-10**: Tesla Motion — Tesla files a bid to overturn the verdict, citing insufficient evidence and legal errors.
- **2024-11-15**: Jury Verdict — A federal jury awards $243 million to the plaintiff, finding Tesla liable.
- **2019-03-01**: Fatal Florida Crash — A Tesla vehicle operating on Autopilot is involved in a fatal collision in Florida.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 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.
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