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Jackson v. Tesla (Sylvia Jackson case)

Location: MD
Year Filed: 2021
Status:
Pending
Categories:
Autopilot/FSD Product Liability Sudden Acceleration
Plaintiff: Sylvia Jackson and George Jackson Jr.
Law Firm: Walkup-Melodia
Court: Superior Court of CA Santa Clara
Trial Date: 2025-05-01
Crash Details: Germantown, MD, 11/24/21

Case Summary

Jackson was in a parking lot loading groceries into her parked car when a Tesla, with autopilot engaged, failed to recognize her or her vehicle, the Tesla struck Jackson and pinned her between it and her vehicle resulting in the amputation of both her legs from the knee down.