Federal Judge Recuses Himself from Elon Musk Lawsuit

U.S. Federal Judge Reed O'Connor recused himself from a lawsuit involving Elon Musk's company and Unilever, a company he invests in. Musk has filed multiple lawsuits in O'Connor's court. The judge's impartiality has been questioned due to his investments.

Judge Reed O'Connor Presiding Over Elon Musk's Lawsuits

U.S. Federal Judge Reed O'Connor, who is a member of the Federalist Society, has presided over two lawsuits filed by Elon Musk's social media company X. O'Connor has delivered pro-Musk decisions, raising concerns about his impartiality due to his investment in Tesla stock. Musk's legal team intentionally chose O'Connor's court for a sympathetic outcome, leading to questions of forum shopping. O'Connor's rulings could impact Tesla's stock price, and legal ethics experts have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.