‘Misleading voters’ Elon Musk sued over $1 million US election giveaway

Elon Musk $1 million giveaway:  Elon Musk faces a proposed class action lawsuit filed on Tuesday by registered voters who participated in his petition to support US Constitution for a chance to win his $1 million-a-day giveaway, which y w allege was fraudulent.

complaint, submitted by Arizona resident Jacqueline McAferty in federal court in Austin, Texas, accuses Musk and his America PAC organisation of misleing voters by promising randomly chosen winners, though selection was allegedly predetermined. McAferty claims defendants benefitted financially by driving attention to Musk's social media platform, X, and by collecting personal information—such as names, dresses, and phone numbers—that could be sold.

Neir Musk's legal representatives r McAferty’s attorneys have commented on case.

McAferty’s suit follows a decision by a Philelphia judge, who declined to halt giveaway despite local district attorney Larry Krasner’s objections, labelling it an illegal lottery. However, Musk has reportedly concluded giveaway after US presidential election, making ruling largely symbolic.

lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in dams for those who signed petition. Musk, based in Texas, is also CEO of Austin-hequartered Tesla . He has supported Republican candidate Donald Trump in presidential race against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.

(With Reuters inputs)