Summary
James Fishback, a former employee of Greenlight Capital, had his family Tesla repossessed following a court order to pay the company more than $200,000. The court accused him of buying luxury items instead of paying the legal judgment. Fishback's proposal for a "DOGE Dividend" attracted attention from Elon Musk and President Trump, but it has not been implemented.
Key Facts
- James Fishback worked for Greenlight Capital from 2021 to 2023.
- He was ordered to pay Greenlight Capital over $200,000 after a New York court case.
- Fishback claims his family’s 2022 Tesla Model Y was repossessed to pay part of this debt.
- Fishback filed a civil rights complaint against Greenlight Capital, alleging religious discrimination.
- He proposed a "DOGE Dividend" idea that Elon Musk and President Trump considered, but it hasn't moved forward.
- Greenlight Capital alleges Fishback bought over $37,000 worth of luxury items instead of paying the judgment.
- Fishback denies owning luxury goods and disputes the evidence presented by Greenlight Capital.
