Arbitration SpaceX loses appeal to keep sexual harassment claim out of court Ninth Circuit rules that eight former employees can pursue claims against Elon Musk’s rocket company in open court, rejecting an attempt to force private arbitration iStock.com/Wirestock Image John van der Luit-Drummond Thursday 12 November 2026 SpaceX has lost an appeal to force a lawsuit brought by eight former employees over alleged sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation into private arbitration. 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... Harassment Elon Musk’s SpaceX run in “Dark Ages”, ex-engineers claim Regulation NLRB drops claim SpaceX engineers were fired for Musk-critical open letter Health & Safety Former SpaceX supervisor claims he was fired over safety complaints Disability SpaceX accused of firing worker with Crohn’s disease