Austin, Texas – Elon Musk, along with America PAC, is embroiled in another legal battle stemming from a $1 million voter incentive initiative. A new class action lawsuit filed by an Arizona resident alleges fraud and breach of contract over the promotional contest, claiming it was not conducted as advertised.
The lawsuit, lodged in a Texas District Court this Tuesday, extends to a 14-page document accusing the setup of falsely luring participants with promises of a random chance to win $1 million each day. The promotional activity had targeted registered voters across seven swing states, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, with an aim to support the First and Second Amendments through signatures and personal information submission for a $47 reward per signatory.
However, recent statements disclosed in court seem to contradict the original claims of randomness in winner selection. In defending the legality of the giveaway against accusations from Philadelphia’s district attorney of running an illegal lottery, Musk’s legal team purported that the supposed $1 million winners were predetermined America PAC spokespersons, compensated based on their personal narratives rather than random selection.
Musk’s attorney, Chris Gober, clarified during the proceedings that the PAC was aware in advance who would be declared the eventual recipients of the $1 million prize. This revelation has bit back in the form of the new lawsuit which alleges that the defendants knew the “random chance” statements were misleading at the time they were made.
Participants had to submit significant personal details such as names, emails, postal addresses, and phone numbers to enter the contest. The plaintiff argues that these details were handed over under false pretenses and is now requesting at least $5 million in damages and the destruction of all collected personal identifying information.
Further complicating the controversy is the reported political alignment of the winners. An examination of the initial winners revealed a lean towards Republican registrants, with little representation of Democratic supporters, stirring additional concerns over the impartiality of the selection process. Despite Musk’s assertions that the competition was open to individuals from any political affiliation, public records and winner profiles suggest a preferential trend.
This lawsuit adds to the growing scrutiny over Musk’s ventures, especially considering the political and data privacy implications of the contest. Musk, a noted personality in both the business and political spheres, has previously denied using monetary strategies for political gains.
As this legal saga unfolds, the involved parties contend with not only the legal challenges but also the broader implications for privacy, political influence, and the ethical boundaries of promotional activities.
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