Cards Against Humanity, the maker of the popular party game, is suing Elon Musk’s SpaceX for $15 million. The company claims SpaceX has been trespassing and damaging a plot of vacant land it owns in Texas. In a lawsuit filed this week in a Texas court, Cards Against Humanity alleges that SpaceX has been using the game company’s land in Cameron County without permission.
The lawsuit states SpaceX placed construction materials, such as gravel and other debris, on the land over the past six months, treating it as its own. Cards Against Humanity purchased the land in 2017 as part of a stunt to oppose former President Donald Trump’s efforts to build a border wall. The company says 150,000 people contributed $15 each towards this effort.
Cards Against Humanity has maintained the land in its natural state and posted a “no trespassing” sign to mark its private property. In its lawsuit, Cards Against Humanity is seeking $15 million in damages, citing a loss of vegetation and other damages to the land. SpaceX has not yet responded to requests for comment on the matter.
Cards Against Humanity files lawsuit
Cards Against Humanity, headquartered in Chicago, has been known for its provocative stunts and social campaigns. The purchase of the Texas land in 2017 was part of a broader campaign to highlight and oppose political issues related to the border wall proposed by the Trump administration.
This lawsuit adds another chapter to the ongoing battles involving prominent figures like Elon Musk, whose ventures often lead to legal and regulatory challenges. The resolution of this case could set a precedent for how companies navigate property issues related to large-scale projects and expansions. The legal dispute between Cards Against Humanity and SpaceX will be closely watched due to the high profile of both parties involved.
The game company’s legal team is preparing to argue that SpaceX’s actions were deliberate and caused significant harm to the property. The outcome of this lawsuit could potentially impact other landowners and companies adjacent to expanding operations by large corporations, especially those in rapidly developing sectors like aerospace and technology. As the legal proceedings unfold, the public will be looking to see how both companies respond and what impact this lawsuit will have on their operations and reputations.
The $15 million lawsuit underscores the importance of respecting property rights, even as companies pursue ambitious projects and expansions.
April Isaacs is a news contributor for DevX.com She is long-term, self-proclaimed nerd. She loves all things tech and computers and still has her first Dreamcast system. It is lovingly named Joni, after Joni Mitchell.
