SpaceX has settled a lawsuit filed by Cards Against Humanity, the creators of the comedic party game, regarding allegations of trespassing and damages on a property the company owns in Texas.
Records from a Texas court indicate that a settlement was fully reached last month, just ahead of a jury trial that was due to commence on November 3. However, specific details regarding the terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. While SpaceX has not commented on the matter, Cards Against Humanity stated that the trial would have been costlier than what they could have potentially won.
The lawsuit stems from actions taken by SpaceX, which operates in close proximity to the game maker's property in Cameron County. Cards Against Humanity accused SpaceX of treating their land as its own, alleging that it deposited construction materials and debris without permission for a period of six months.
Cards Against Humanity, based in Chicago, had purchased the land in 2017 as part of a political stunt against the then-President Donald Trump’s border wall initiative.
During the discovery phase of the trial, SpaceX reportedly admitted to trespassing, prompting Cards Against Humanity to conclude that pursuing the matter further would be unwise financially. In the wake of the settlement, the company has confirmed that SpaceX has vacated the area, allowing them to prepare for restoration efforts and remove debris from the property.
The land is intended to be returned to its original natural state, free from debris and intrusive structures. Cards Against Humanity also indicated that the land had been maintained with a no-trespassing sign to deter unauthorized entry.
It was publicly stated that approximately 150,000 individuals had each contributed towards the purchase of this Texas land, and there were hopes to reimburse these supporters through any monetary agreements achieved from the lawsuit settlement. The initial claim was for $15 million, seeking compensation for lost vegetation and other damages incurred.
Citing transparency with their supporters, Cards Against Humanity noted, We did warn them they would probably only be able to get like $2 or most likely nothing. Overall, the company expressed its relief in regaining their land.
