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Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its cofounders dismissed by jury
May 18, 2026
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A California jury unanimously ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit claiming mistreatment by OpenAI cofounders. The jury determined that Musk's claims were filed too late, concluding that any alleged harms occurred before the legal deadline for filing.
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- Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI cofounders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, as well as Microsoft, was dismissed by a jury in California.
- The jury found that Musk's claims were filed after the statute of limitations had expired, with relevant harms occurring before the legal deadlines.
- The trial examined promises made to Musk but ultimately did not support his claims.
- Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers noted substantial evidence for the jury's decision and expressed readiness to dismiss the case immediately.
- The verdict removes a potential restructuring threat to OpenAI ahead of its anticipated IPO.
- Musk's legal team indicated plans to appeal the decision.
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