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Vernon Unsworth v. Elon Musk

Date: 12-06-2019

Case Number: 2:18-cv-08048-SVW-JC

Judge: Stephen V.Wilson

Court: United States District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles County)

Plaintiff's Attorney: R.Chris Chatham, G.Taylor Wilson, Jonathan D.Grunberg, L. Lin Wood, Matt C. Wood, and Nicole Jennings Wade

Defendant's Attorney: Alexander Spiro, Ellyde Thompson, John C. Hueston, Michael T. Lifrak, Moe m. Kaba, Robert M. Schwartz, Sourabh Mishra, and William C. Price

Description:
Los Angeles, CA - Vernon Unsworth sued Elon Musk on a libel and slander theory claiming that Musk slandered him when he referred to him as the "Pedo Guy" during the cave rescue efforts in Southeast Asia in 2016,



Unsworth did not think that Musk's idea of using a mini-submarine to rescue the trapped boys was not a good one and said so. Musk did not like the criticism.

Outcome:
Defendant's verdict.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Vernon Unsworth v. Elon Musk?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.

Which court heard Vernon Unsworth v. Elon Musk?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the Central District of California (Los Angeles County), CA. The presiding judge was Stephen V.Wilson.

Who were the attorneys in Vernon Unsworth v. Elon Musk?

Plaintiff's attorney: R.Chris Chatham, G.Taylor Wilson, Jonathan D.Grunberg, L. Lin Wood, Matt C. Wood, and Nicole Jennings Wade. Defendant's attorney: Alexander Spiro, Ellyde Thompson, John C. Hueston, Michael T. Lifrak, Moe m. Kaba, Robert M. Schwartz, Sourabh Mishra, and William C. Price.

When was Vernon Unsworth v. Elon Musk decided?

This case was decided on December 6, 2019.