Cards Against Humanity Sues SpaceX for $15 Million Over Land Dispute
Cards Against Humanity, the creators of the popular party game, has filed a lawsuit against SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space exploration company, alleging trespass and property damage, Sky News reports.
The lawsuit, filed in Texas, claims SpaceX has been treating a plot of land owned by Cards Against Humanity as its own for at least the past six months.
The land in question was purchased by Cards Against Humanity in 2017 as part of a campaign to prevent then-President Donald Trump from constructing a border wall between the US and Mexico. The company’s “Cards Against Humanity Saves America” campaign raised $15 from 150,000 subscribers to purchase the land, ensuring it would remain untouched.
The lawsuit alleges that SpaceX has “destroyed the natural condition” of the land, causing harm to both the environment and Cards Against Humanity’s relationship with its supporters. In a statement, Cards Against Humanity accused SpaceX of “f*ing” the land and claimed Musk “figured he could just dump his shit all over our gorgeous plot of land without asking”.
Following the alleged trespass, SpaceX reportedly offered Cards Against Humanity a “lowball offer” for less than half the land’s value, giving the company only 12 hours to accept. Cards Against Humanity declined the offer and filed the lawsuit, seeking $15 million in damages.
The company has also launched a website titled “elonowesyou100dollars,” promising to pay each of the original “Saves America” campaign subscribers $100 if they win the case.
The lawsuit references a report by Reuters outlining concerns from local residents regarding SpaceX’s rapid development in the south Texas area, including accusations of unfair and unchecked property and government dealings.
SpaceX began operations in Texas in 2003 and has recently seen increased activity in the state. Musk has stated his intention to move more of his businesses to Texas in recent months.
