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Judge Grants Musk Small Win in OpenAI Lawsuit

7/30/2025

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In a significant legal twist, a California judge has handed Elon Musk a small victory in his racketeering lawsuit against Sam Altman, chastising both parties for their overwhelming court submissions. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers dismissed numerous defenses from Altman, as Musk claims OpenAI has strayed from its nonprofit mission in its merger with Microsoft. Jury selection is scheduled for March 30.

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In a significant legal twist, a California judge has handed Elon Musk a small victory in his racketeering lawsuit against Sam Altman, chastising both parties for their overwhelming court submissions. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers dismissed numerous defenses from Altman, as Musk claims OpenAI has strayed from its nonprofit mission in its merger with Microsoft. Jury selection is scheduled for March 30.