The US is a litigious society.
Well, maybe not. http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/oct/24/america-litigious-society-myth
Well, maybe not.
Maybe yes. The expression "litigious society" implies comparison with other societies, presumably less litigious, and the article you quoted is entirely silent on the topic, spending most of its words on rehashing the notorious McDonalds coffee case. And it does conclude with saying that the fear of litigation in the US is pervasive and often reaches ridiculous levels.
When a collision is unavoidable, should a self-driving car try to maximize the survival chances of its occupants, or of all people involved?
http://www.wired.com/2014/05/the-robot-car-of-tomorrow-might-just-be-programmed-to-hit-you/