Elon Musk Podcast Musk Settles $128M Lawsuit With Fired Twitter Execs
Oct 9, 2025
Elon Musk's $128 million settlement with fired Twitter executives wraps up a legal saga over severance. The podcast dives into Musk's denial of unpaid severance and the executives' claims of bad faith. It also highlights the ongoing pattern of severance disputes and mass layoffs at X, raising concerns about reputational risks. Personal critiques of Musk's tactics are shared, alongside engaging listener feedback. Tune in for a mix of legal insights and community reactions!
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Settlement Ends Severance Fight
- Elon Musk settled a $120M lawsuit with four fired Twitter executives over unpaid severance after the 2022 acquisition.
- The dispute centered on contractual severance rights versus Musk's claim they acted in bad faith during the deal closing.
Personal Animosity Amplified Legal Case
- The executives cited Musk's quoted threat in Walter Isaacson's biography as evidence of retaliation.
- Their contracts guaranteed severance if terminated without cause, strengthening their legal position.
Wider Pattern Of Severance Disputes
- Musk faced multiple severance-related lawsuits at Twitter/X, including a class action by ~6,000 former employees.
- His approach of voiding payments on technicalities created legal and reputational risk for X.