OpenAI—Jury dismissed all of Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI on statute of limitations grounds after three-week trial
On May 18, 2026, after a three-week trial, a jury dismissed all of Musk's claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman on statute of limitations grounds. Musk had sought up to $150 billion in damages, alleging betrayal of OpenAI's nonprofit mission. Musk called it a 'calendar technicality' and vowed to appeal. The verdict resolved a major legal overhang for OpenAI's for-profit conversion.
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Confirms Legal Action May 18, 2026 verified
Jury dismissed all of Musk's claims against OpenAI after three-week trial
After a three-week trial, a jury dismissed all of Musk's claims against OpenAI and Altman on statute of limitations grounds. Musk had sought up to $150B in damages.