Tesla founder quietly dismisses lawsuit against the company, Musk
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted Aug 24th 2009 9:55AM
posted Aug 24th 2009 9:55AM
Remember that time, way back in June, when we told you that former Tesla Motors exec Martin Eberhard was suing the company and its chief (a certain Mr. Elon Musk) for sundry offenses, including forcing him out of the company, wrecking his car, and besmirching his good name? According to the San Jose Business Journal, the suit was quietly and unceremoniously dropped on August 7 at the request of Eberhard. Of course, the most likely explanation for this turn of events (besides Eberhard's suddenly finding his Zen and deciding to drop out of the material world for a life of quiet contemplation) is a settlement of some sort. Maybe he's getting that coveted roadster after all? According to The Register, a Tesla spokesperson refused to "speculate on why Eberhard dropped his suit." When pressed for a follow-up, the same site received an automated reply: "I am on vacation".
[Via The Register]
[Via The Register]
I think his good name was ruined in the early 80's by a certain cologne.
It would have been settled sooner, but Musk insisted on PayPal-ing the settlement and Eberhard didn't have a confirmed address.
AAAAAAAAAA+++++++++++++ Settler
+++++++++++++++++WILL SUE AGAIN!
It is rare that a thread is won in the second comment.
+5 internets to you, sir.
Musk pretty much made the company, before he came along, they didn't have any formal system set up let alone a proper trademark
Rather, Musk is a douche. Eberhard was absolutely right to sue, because Musk actually did kick him out of his own company, and has since caused tons of problems for Tesla.
Historically, he's been a terrible person through several companies before Tesla, too; I can't stand the guy.
me neither. who knows WHAT would have happened to the company had tesla not received the $500 million+ grant from the fed.
Proper trademark ?
Drop an electric engine and a BorgWarner gearbox into a rebadged Lotus Elise, and hey presto you have a Tesla !
What me, worry?
Bwahaha here is the roadster that you wanted, but with no batteries! Get ur own!
Because Musk has him at gunpoint right now.
GIFtastic!
It "dropped" the suit it did not "dismiss" it. A judge dismisses.
no u
"Maybe he's getting that coveted roadster after all?"
He's had a roadster for a very long time now... Let's try not to spread too much false info please, dudes...