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Monet v. Tesla (Jenna Monet case)

Location: IN
Year Filed: 2019
Status:
Pending
Categories:
Autopilot/FSD
Plaintiff: Derrick Monet, spouse of decedent Jenna Monet
Law Firm: Slavik
Court: Superior Court of CA Santa Clara
Crash Details: Putnam County, IN, 12/29/19
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Case Summary

Derrick was driving his Tesla Model 3, with autopilot engaged, when the vehicle failed to recognize, and stop/avoid a stationary emergency vehicle in the left lane, striking the vehicle and killing his wife (the passenger) and severely injuring him.

Note: in 2023 a jury decided to not find Tesla Autopilot responsible in the crash.

https://fortune.com/2023/11/01/tesla-convinces-jury-autopilot-not-responsible-first-lawsuit-blaming-fatality-technology-trial/

IMG SOURCE: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2022/tesla-model-3-driver-sues-death-of-wife-indiana-crash.shtml