Overview

• Judge Kahn ruled that Lemon’s fraud, misappropriation of name and likeness, breach of implied contract, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment claims can proceed to trial.
• The court dismissed Lemon’s defamation, negligence, retaliation, negligent misrepresentation and harassment counts.
• Musk’s motion to shift the litigation to a federal court in Texas was rejected by the San Francisco court.
• Lemon filed suit in August 2024 after Musk abruptly canceled their verbal partnership by texting “contract is canceled” following a March interview.
• The alleged agreement promised Lemon $1.5 million annually plus cash bonuses and a share of advertising revenue for exclusive content on X.