Musk to Tripp: 'So it goes. Be well.'

From:: Elon Musk
Date:: June 20, 2018
To:: Martin Tripp
Subject:: Re: Termination/Lawsuit

There are literally injuries with Model 3. It is by far the safest car in the world for any midsize vehicle. And of course a company with billions of dollars in product is going to have millions of dollars in scrap. This is not news. However, betraying your word of honor, breaking the deal you had when Tesla gave you a job and framing your colleagues are wrong and some come with legal penalties. So it goes. Be well.

About this email

Musk defends the Model 3's safety and scrap levels and tells Tripp that betraying his word and framing colleagues carries legal penalties.

Notes

Exchange took place the day Tesla sued former Gigafactory technician Martin Tripp (Tesla v. Tripp, D. Nev. 3:18-cv-00296); it was first reported by the Washington Post and later featured in the litigation. Sent at about 10:28 AM. Musk meant 'literally no injuries' and corrected himself in a follow-up.

Where it came from

Leaked to press; attribution confirmed.

Tesla, outside & personal. Tags: martin-tripp, whistleblower, sabotage, gigafactory, lawsuit

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