Elon Musk’s X and xAI will continue their legal battle against Apple and OpenAI in Fort Worth, Texas, despite what the presiding judge describes as “at best minimal connections” to the area. Judge Mark Pittman issued a sharply worded order maintaining venue while implicitly criticizing the practice of targeting specific judicial districts for favorable rulings.
Texas Court Retains Jurisdiction in Musk’s AI Antitrust Case
According to recent court filings, a federal judge has ordered that Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI must remain in Fort Worth, Texas, despite acknowledging the case’s limited connection to the geographic area. Judge Mark Pittman’s four-page order, described by legal analysts as sharply ironic, maintains jurisdiction while openly questioning the rationale for the venue selection.