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One of the core arguments against the lawsuit is that Musk's performance milestones might have been achievable independently of his compensation—meaning Tesla might have hit targets like market value increases or technological achievements regardless. For instance, Musk's push for Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) capabilities is highlighted as a critical achievement justifying his payout.
From a common-sense perspective as an investor, Musk's leadership has clearly played a pivotal role in Tesla's success. Skeptics argue that even if the milestones were met, the size of the payout was excessive and possibly distracted Musk from Tesla's core business, fueling speculation about conflicts of interest.