SpaceX and Cards Against Humanity Reach Settlement Over Land Dispute in Texas
SpaceX has resolved a legal dispute with Cards Against Humanity, the creator of the popular party game, over allegations of trespassing and damage to the card company's land in Texas. Court records in Texas indicate that a settlement was reached just before the scheduled jury trial. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed by either party.
Cards Against Humanity, based in Chicago, had purchased the land in 2017 as a protest against President Donald Trump's border wall plans. The lawsuit claimed that SpaceX had used the company's property without permission for several months, placing construction materials and debris on the land.
During the discovery phase of the case, SpaceX reportedly admitted to trespassing on the property. The resolution of the lawsuit involved SpaceX removing its construction equipment from the land, allowing Cards Against Humanity to restore it to its natural state.
Cards Against Humanity had crowdfunded the purchase of the land in Texas, with the intention of reimbursing donors with any settlement proceeds. The company had maintained the land in its natural state and had posted warning signs to deter trespassers.
The lawsuit sought $15 million in damages, citing the loss of vegetation on the land. While the company had hoped to repay its supporters, it acknowledged the uncertainty of the outcome. The resolution of the case allows for the restoration of the land and the removal of unwanted construction materials.
In conclusion, the settlement between SpaceX and Cards Against Humanity has brought an end to the legal dispute over the unauthorized use of the card company's land in Texas. The resolution allows for the restoration of the land to its natural state and marks the conclusion of the legal proceedings between the two parties.