A Dogecoin lawsuit against Elon Musk has come to a close after investors decided to withdraw their appeal. The case, which accused Musk of fraud and insider trading related to the cryptocurrency, had been dismissed earlier this year.
The withdrawal also includes a request to drop related sanctions against Musk’s lawyers, marking the end of a high-profile legal battle in federal court.
Dogecoin Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Ends
The Dogecoin lawsuit, originally filed by Dogecoin investors, alleged that Musk and his electric car company Tesla engaged in fraudulent activities to manipulate Dogecoin’s price. Investors claimed Musk’s tweets, public appearances, and statements—including on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live”—were used to profit at their expense.
The investors initially sought $258 billion in damages, amending their complaint four times over two years. However, on August 29, U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed the case, stating that reasonable investors could not establish securities fraud based on Musk’s public statements. The judge noted that Musk’s comments, such as describing Dogecoin as the “future currency of Earth,” could not be reasonably interpreted as market manipulation or insider trading.
Subsequently, this week, the investors have formally withdrew their appeal and their motion to sanction Musk’s legal team for alleged misconduct. Similarly, Musk and Tesla dropped their motion to sanction the investors’ lawyer for what they called a “frivolous” and ever-changing lawsuit. Both parties as a result filed a stipulation to dismiss the case in Manhattan federal court on Thursday night, pending final approval by Judge Hellerstein.
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