Judge McCormick’s LinkedIn Misstep: Elon Musk Secures Recusal Victory in High-Stakes Tesla Shareholder Lawsuits
In a stunning turn of events that underscores the perils of social media in the judicial arena, Delaware Chancery Court Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick has recused herself from three major shareholder lawsuits against Elon Musk and Tesla. The catalyst? An apparent “heart” reaction on LinkedIn to a post mocking Musk in connection with his Twitter (now X) acquisition saga. This decision, announced just days after Musk’s legal team filed a recusal motion, marks a symbolic triumph for the Tesla CEO amid his ongoing feud with Delaware’s courts—a battleground where he’s faced repeated setbacks.