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Elon Musk Faces Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unpaid Canvassers

The lawsuit alleges Musk and America PAC owe over $5 million to canvassers for petition referrals during the 2024 presidential election.

Billionaire Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million made out to Nicholas Jacobs during a town hall on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wis.
Elon Musk presents a check for $1 million dollars during a town hall Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
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SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk speaks during an America PAC town hall on October 26, 2024, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Overview

  • A federal lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania accuses Elon Musk and America PAC of failing to pay over $5 million to more than 100 canvassers for petition signature referrals.
  • The plaintiff, using the pseudonym 'John Doe,' claims he is owed at least $20,000 and alleges financial and emotional harm due to the unpaid wages.
  • America PAC denies wrongdoing, stating it has paid tens of millions to canvassers but reserves the right to withhold payments in cases of suspected fraud.
  • The lawsuit seeks class-action status and accuses Musk and America PAC of breaching contracts and violating Pennsylvania state wage payment laws.
  • This legal action follows prior controversies over Musk’s voter mobilization efforts, which included cash giveaways and faced allegations of vote-buying and election law violations.