Elon Musk faces lawsuit over alleged fraud in $1 million a day giveaway
Washington: Elon Musk was hit with a proposed class-action lawsuit on Tuesday, filed by Arizona resident Jacqueline McAferty in a Texas federal court, alleging that his recent $1 million-a-day giveaway was fraudulent. McAferty claims that Musk and his America PAC organization misled registered voters into signing a petition by promising random prize selection, while winners were actually predetermined.
The lawsuit follows a separate legal challenge from Philadelphia’s district attorney, Larry Krasner, who unsuccessfully sought to end the giveaway, calling it an illegal lottery. Tuesday’s suit demands $5 million in damages for all affected signees.
The complaint argues that Musk benefited from the promotion by driving user traffic to X, his social media platform, and collecting personal information from participants that could be monetized. Musk, a supporter of Donald Trump in the presidential race, offered this giveaway to voters in seven key battleground states, ostensibly to rally support for the Constitution, free speech, and gun rights.
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19-yr-old woman dies of suspected food poisoning after dining at Nirmal Restaurant, probe initiated
Hyderabad: Concerns over food safety have intensified in Telangana following the tragic death of a 19-year-old woman, Phool Kali Baiga, allegedly due to food poisoning after dining at the Grill 9 restaurant in Nirmal. Employed at Saint Thomas School in Pochera, Phool had visited the restaurant with colleagues on November 2. After the meal, all six individuals reportedly experienced severe symptoms of food poisoning, including stomach pain and vomiting.
Seeking medical assistance on November 3 at Boath’s Community Health Centre, they were diagnosed with food poisoning. While her colleagues recovered, Phool’s condition deteriorated over the following days, leading to her passing on November 5. The school’s principal has filed a complaint, accusing the restaurant of serving unsafe food. Boath police registered a zero FIR, and further investigations are underway.
Reports suggest that 13 other patrons experienced similar symptoms, raising questions about food safety protocols and regular inspections in the area. Concerns have been amplified as an inspection last month found stale food at multiple eateries in Nirmal, with few follow-up actions reported.
