United States entire fairnessconflicted transaction

In re Tesla Motors Inc Stockholder Litigation

In re Tesla Motors, Inc. Stockholder Litigation, C.A. No. 12711-VCS (Del. Ch. Apr. 27, 2022)

JurisdictionUnited States

CourtDelaware Court of Chancery

Year2022

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

The Delaware Court of Chancery rescinded Elon Musk's $55.8 billion compensation package as an unfair self-dealing transaction, finding the board failed to satisfy the entire fairness standard due to lack of independence and inadequate process.

Area of Law

corporate

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