The lawyers who took on Tesla and Elon Musk wanted $5.6 billion for winning the case. In a lawsuit about excessive pay, 'That was a bold ask,' said the judge.
A Delaware court judge denied Elon Musk's $100 billion pay package, with lawyers seeking $5.6 billion in fees. The judge awarded them $345 million, citing their efforts and experience in stockholder advocacy. Musk's team had argued for $54.5 million.