Large? Excessive? Yes. Insane? No. The system isn't just about compensation. The amount needs to be high enough to actually influence the wrongdoer, to dissuade repeat behavior. Maybe this jury thought this the smallest number that would cause Tesla to make actual changes to its workplace.
I do chuckle at how much money from each subsequent tesla sale will be going to pay down this lawsuit. 127mil / 500k = 254$ per car for a year. Given the price of a new Tesla that doesn't actually seem very big, and will certainly be reduced on appeal.
I do chuckle at how much money from each subsequent tesla sale will be going to pay down this lawsuit. 127mil / 500k = 254$ per car for a year. Given the price of a new Tesla that doesn't actually seem very big, and will certainly be reduced on appeal.