Tesla Settles Teen's Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over 2018 Speeding Crash

Tesla has reached a settlement in a Florida wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a 2018 high-speed crash that killed a teenager. The lawsuit, which was set to go to trial, was resolved before it began. Tesla was removed as a defendant following the settlement agreement.

The case involved a 2014 Tesla Model S where an 18-year-old driver was reportedly speeding at 116 mph in a 25 mph zone before crashing. The plaintiff's parents claimed a Tesla technician disabled the vehicle's speed-limiting software without their knowledge.

Tesla has denied any wrongdoing, asserting that the driver's "reckless" actions were the sole cause of the fatal incident. The driver's estate had been defending against the lawsuit. This settlement follows other cases where Tesla has resolved lawsuits related to crashes involving its vehicles.