A U.S. federal judge recently ruled to reject Tesla's motion to overturn the $243 million jury verdict.

The massive compensation verdict stems from a fatal traffic accident involving a vehicle equipped with autonomous driving features. According to court documents, after reviewing the case, the judge determined that the jury's verdict had sufficient legal grounds and refused to grant a retrial in this widely watched case concerning autonomous driving safety. This marks a significant setback for Tesla in its attempt to mitigate legal liability, while also setting an important precedent for the global regulation of autonomous driving technology.