Case Number:
3:22-cv-05937-CRB
Judge:
Breyer, Charles R.
Location:
San Francisco
Case Type:
Civil
Case Basis:
Federal Question
Nature of Suit:
Securities/Commodities
Date Filed:
Last Filing Date:
Case Summary
Giuseppe Pampena filed a federal securities class action in the Northern District of California against Elon Musk on behalf of people who sold Twitter securities between May 13, 2022 and October 4, 2022, alleging Musk violated Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5 through false and misleading statements and conduct that artificially depressed Twitter’s stock price. The complaint alleges Musk’s statements (including tweets and termination-related communications about the Twitter merger) were intended to create uncertainty and drive down the stock price to gain leverage to renegotiate or exit the deal, causing sellers during the class period to suffer losses.
Upcoming Events
- Pretrial Conference on Tuesday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m.: parties appear in person, audio-only streaming available here).
- Jury Selection on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m.; limited in-person seating for public and media; no remote access
- Jury Trial: March 2, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. for 2-3 weeks; in-person seating for public and media is first-come, first-served.
Recent Filings
| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
|---|---|---|
| 02-21-26 | 443 | Transcript of Proceedings held on 02/20/2026, before Judge Charles R. Breyer. Court Reporter Ruth Levine Ekhaus, RMR, RDR, FCRR, CCG, CSR No. 12219, email/telephone number ruth_ekhaus@cand.uscourts.gov/(415)-336-5223. Per General Order No. |
| 02-20-26 | 441 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/20/2026 before Judge Charles R. Breyer by Elon Musk, for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Bergjans, Matthew) |
| 02-20-26 | 439 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/20/2026 before Judge Charles R. Breyer by Brian Belgrave, John Garrett, Nancy Price, for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Molumphy, Mark) |
| 02-19-26 | 437 | Order by Judge Charles R. Breyer denying [421] Motion to Adjust Venire. Signed on February 19, 2026. (crblc2, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-19-26 | 436 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/19/2026 before Judge Charles R. Breyer by Elon Musk, for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Bergjans, Matthew) |
| 02-19-26 | 435 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/19/2026 before Judge Charles R. Breyer by Brian Belgrave, John Garrett, Nancy Price, for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Molumphy, Mark) |
| 02-19-26 | 434 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/17/2026 before Judge Charles R. Breyer for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus (Ekhaus, Ruth) |
| 02-19-26 | 433 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Charles R. Breyer: Jury Selection held on 2/19/2026.Total Time in Court: 5 Hours and 15 Minutes. Court Reporter: Ruth Levine Ekhaus. (Attachments: # (1) Trial Log) Motion Hearing set |
| 02-19-26 | 432 | ORDER FOR JURY REFRESHMENTS. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on 2/19/2026. (ls, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-18-26 | 431 | Response re [430] Statement (Plaintiffs' [Proposed] Statement to the Jury Panel Prior to Jury Selection) by Elon Musk. (Bergjans, Matthew) |
| 02-18-26 | 430 | Statement (Plaintiffs' [Proposed] Statement to the Jury Panel Prior to Jury Selection) by Brian Belgrave, John Garrett, Nancy Price. (Cotchett, Joseph) |
| 02-18-26 | 429 | Supplemental Brief re [342] MOTION in Limine No. 4 to Preclude Evidence or Argument of Liability Based on Non-Fraudulent Statements or Unpled Conduct In Response to Court's Invitation for Further Briefing filed byElon Musk. ( |
| 02-18-26 | 428 | ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION TO CONSIDER WHETHER ANOTHER PARTYS MATERIAL SHOULD BE SEALED (PLAINTIFFS OPPOSITION TO MOTION TO INTERVENE) by Judge Charles R. Breyer: granting [414] Administrative Motion to Consider Whether Another |
| 02-18-26 | 424 | Order denying [384] Motion to Intervene. Signed by Judge Charles R. Breyer on February 18, 2026. (crblc2, COURT STAFF) |
| 02-18-26 | 423 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/17/2026 before Judge Charles R. Breyer by Brian Belgrave, John Garrett, Nancy Price, for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Molumphy, Mark) |
| 02-17-26 | 422 | TRANSCRIPT ORDER for proceedings held on 02/17/2026 before Judge Charles R. Breyer by Elon Musk, for Court Reporter Ruth Ekhaus. (Bergjans, Matthew) |
| 02-17-26 | 421 | MOTION / Request to Prevent Biased Prospective Jurors from Tainting Jury Selection filed by Elon Musk. Responses due by 3/3/2026. (Bergjans, Matthew) |
| 02-17-26 | 419 | Administrative Motion to File Under Seal Re: Defendant Elon Musk's Request to Prevent Biased Prospective Jurors from Tainting Jury Selection filed by Elon Musk. (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Alex Bergjans, # (2) Proposed Order, |
| 02-16-26 | 418 | Statement re [417] Order (Parties' Joint [Proposed] Additional Jurors to be Excused) by Brian Belgrave, John Garrett, Nancy Price. (Molumphy, Mark) |