Elon Musk Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in $1 Million Giveaway

Elon Musk has requested a federal judge in Texas to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit filed by Arizona resident Jacqueline McAferty. McAferty claims Musk and his political action committee, America PAC, fraudulently induced voters in seven battleground states to sign a petition supporting the U.S. Constitution, with the promise of winning a $1 million-a-day giveaway.
McAferty argues that the giveaway violated Texas laws against deceptive trade practices, labeling it an illegal "lottery." Musk countered that petition signers were informed they could earn the money by becoming America PAC spokespeople, not by winning a random prize. He also denied that petitioners suffered harm, despite concerns over their personal information being used or sold.
The lawsuit seeks at least $5 million in damages for everyone who signed the petition. The case, McAferty v. Musk, is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas.
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