Delaware judge reassigns multiple Musk cases after accusations of bias

Delaware Chancery Judge Kathaleen McCormick has reassigned three cases involving Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO accused her of bias, citing a LinkedIn post, and demanded her recusal. Rather than step aside entirely, McCormick declined to recuse herself but transferred the cases to other judges in the Delaware Court of Chancery, which handles high-stakes corporate disputes. Musk's move reflects a broader pattern of challenging judicial decisions he views as unfavorable, particularly following McCormick's 2022 ruling that voided his $55 billion Tesla compensation package. The reassignment avoids a direct confrontation over whether the judge's conduct warranted disqualification while still removing Musk's cases from her docket. Delaware's Chancery Court is the nation's premier forum for corporate litigation, making these cases significant for both Musk's business interests and the court's institutional independence.