Disputes Musk settles lawsuit with four fired Twitter executives Undisclosed settlement ends high-stakes severance dispute amid wider legal fallout from billionaire’s turbulent takeover of social media platform iStock.com/hapabapa Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 14 October 2025 Elon Musk has agreed to an undisclosed settlement with four former top Twitter executives who sued the tech billionaire for roughly $128m (£96m) in unpaid severance following his takeover of Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes X reaches settlement in $500m severance class action Business Reorganisation “Brutal” Twitter layoffs suggest an “aggressive” appetite for risk under Musk’s leadership Restructuring Never has the tagline, “Twitter. It’s what’s happening”, been more apt Whistleblowing Twitter lawyer reminds staff of whistleblower protections amid FTC compliance fears