Elon Musk Sued for Alleged $7.5 Billion Insider Trading in Tesla Shares
Lawsuit claims Musk sold shares before underwhelming production data was released, netting $3 billion in profits.
- Tesla shareholder Michael Perry filed the lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court.
- Perry alleges Musk used non-public information to sell shares in November and December 2022.
- The lawsuit demands Musk return the profits made from these trades.
- Tesla's stock dropped significantly after the production data was made public in January 2023.
- Musk is also dealing with other legal and regulatory challenges, including a voided $56 billion pay package.