Tesla CEO Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit as Institutional Shareholder Alleges Insider Trading
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk Faces Lawsuit as Institutional Shareholder Alleges Insider Trading
Elon Musk, the charismatic CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, and owner of X (formerly Twitter), is no stranger to controversy. Known for his visionary leadership and bold business moves, Musk's actions often garner significant public and legal scrutiny. Recently, Musk has been hit with a lawsuit from the Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) that accuses him of making billions through insider trading by selling Tesla stock based on non-public information. This lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for Musk, Tesla, and the broader corporate governance landscape. Background of the Lawsuit Filed in the Delaware Chancery Court, the lawsuit centers on stock sales made by Musk and his brother, Kimbal Musk, a Tesla director. Between late 2021 and the end of 2022, they sold a combined $30 billion worth of Tesla stock. The ERSRI alleges that these sales were executed using insider information, allowing the Musk brothers to profit before adverse news about Tesla's perform…