The Bottom Line Upfront

SpaceX and Elon Musk face a lawsuit from eight engineers, alleging illegal firings over their concerns about sexual harassment and discrimination at the company.

The Breakdown

  • Eight engineers, including four women and four men, have sued SpaceX and Elon Musk, claiming they were wrongfully terminated after raising issues about a sexist workplace culture.
  • The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles state court, alleges Musk's behavior fostered harassment and discrimination, leading to a "pervasively sexist culture" at SpaceX.
  • The engineers were dismissed after circulating a letter criticizing Musk's conduct. SpaceX has denied the allegations, attributing the firings to policy violations. The plaintiffs seek compensatory and punitive damages and an end to the purported unlawful practices.