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Judge Reassigns Musk's Lawsuits Amid Bias Allegations

3/30/2026

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Kathaleen McCormick, the Delaware Chancery Court Chief Judge, will reassign Elon Musk's lawsuits after his lawyers alleged bias linked to a LinkedIn post; she denied the claim.
She decided to step aside due to the substantial media attention surrounding the cases, saying it could harm justice.
The lawsuits allege Musk misused insider information and diverted resources from Tesla.
McCormick previously ruled against Musk's compensation package, intensifying their contentious relationship.

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Kathaleen McCormick, the Delaware Chancery Court Chief Judge, will reassign Elon Musk's lawsuits after his lawyers alleged bias linked to a LinkedIn post; she denied the claim.
She decided to step aside due to the substantial media attention surrounding the cases, saying it could harm justice.
The lawsuits allege Musk misused insider information and diverted resources from Tesla.
McCormick previously ruled against Musk's compensation package, intensifying their contentious relationship.