Elon Musk beats $500m severance suit over mass Twitter layoffs
What was the basis for the US court's dismissal of the lawsuit against Elon Musk?
The US court dismissed the lawsuit against Elon Musk because the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), which governs benefit plans, did not cover the former employees' claims, and therefore, the court lacked jurisdiction6.
Which law did Judge Trina Thompson cite in her ruling regarding the Twitter severance claims?
Judge Trina Thompson cited the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (Erisa) in her ruling regarding the Twitter severance claims. She stated that Erisa did not cover the former employees' claims, as it did not apply to Twitter's post-buyout plan, and therefore, she lacked jurisdiction.
What other legal challenges is Elon Musk currently facing?
Elon Musk is currently facing numerous legal challenges, including allegations of gender discrimination and defamation, as well as engaging in retaliatory firings at companies such as Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX. Additionally, there is an ongoing legal battle over Musk's contested multibillion-dollar pay package as CEO of Tesla.