Los Angeles Jury Hands Sweeping Verdict To SpaceX

A Los Angeles jury today handed another sweeping defense verdict to SpaceX in a $6 million whistleblower lawsuit brought by a former employee. After a two-week trial in superior court, the jury deliberated less than 90 minutes before rejecting the lawsuit and returning a defense verdict.

The case involved a former SpaceX technician, Jason Blasdell, who claimed he was fired in retaliation for allegedly telling his bosses that SpaceX did not follow test protocols and falsified results. The plaintiff portrayed himself as a whistleblower against SpaceX practices, but Orrick partner Lynne Hermle and her team offered a very different story that clearly resonated with the jury. In closing arguments, Lynne depicted the plaintiff as a disturbed...

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