Elon Musk’s America PAC just got slapped with a class action lawsuit, and it’s not hard to see why. Three voters from Georgia, Nevada, and Pennsylvania are fed up, claiming the super PAC stiffed them on promised payments for signing a petition backing the First and Second Amendments.
Just The News reported that the lawsuit, filed last week, accuses America PAC of failing to pay voters who signed the petition or referred others to do so.
It’s a classic case of overpromising and underdelivering, with the PAC allegedly dangling cash for signatures in battleground states. The plaintiffs represent countless others who got the same raw deal.
America PAC initially offered $47 for each signature and referral, a sum that later jumped to $100. That was just enough to get folks signing, but not enough to pay them. Sounds like a bait-and-switch straight out of a woke corporate playbook.
Steven Reid, one plaintiff, worked as a canvasser for America PAC in Georgia and Michigan. He referred “many voters” to sign the petition, expecting a hefty payout. Despite his efforts, Reid’s wallet remains empty, and his repeated attempts to get answers have been met with silence.
Reid’s not alone in his frustration. The lawsuit claims that countless others who hustled to get signatures are still waiting for their checks.
“Plaintiffs are in communication with numerous others who referred voters to sign the America PAC petition, who are likewise frustrated that they did not receive full payments for their referrals,” the lawsuit states.
That quote sounds like a polite way of saying America PAC’s got a lot of explaining to do. But instead of owning up, the PAC seems to be hiding behind vague promises. Actions have consequences, and this lawsuit might just be the wake-up call they need.
Before this class action hit, a Pennsylvania man filed his lawsuit against America PAC last month. He claimed he was owed a staggering $20,000 for collecting signatures. Like Reid, he got nothing but crickets when he tried to contact the PAC.
The Pennsylvania plaintiff’s case was a warning shot, but America PAC didn’t seem to flinch. An America PAC spokesperson responded to that earlier suit, insisting the group is committed to paying for “every legitimate petition signature.” Funny how that commitment hasn’t translated into actual payments.
The spokesperson’s claim sounds noble, but it’s hard to take seriously when voters are still out thousands. If the PAC’s so committed, why are people like Reid and the Pennsylvania man having to drag them to court? Smells like damage control to me.
The class action lawsuit is picking up steam, with the three named plaintiffs representing a broader group of jilted voters.
They’re not just fighting for themselves but for everyone who got played by America PAC’s empty promises. It’s a bold move, and you’ve got to admire their grit.
Reid, for instance, is estimated to be owed at least several thousand dollars for his referrals. That’s not pocket change, especially for someone who put in the work believing they’d be paid. The PAC’s failure to cough up the cash is starting to look like a pattern.
America PAC’s spokesperson declined to comment on the class action lawsuit, which is telling. When you’ve got nothing to say, it’s usually because the truth isn’t on your side. Silence isn’t a defense—it’s a dodge.
For now, the plaintiffs are holding their ground, demanding what they’re owed. If America PAC thought they could sweep this under the rug, they’re in for a rude awakening. The courtroom’s no place for empty promises.