Delaware Court of Chancery Retroactively Applies Texas Forum Selection Clause to Dismiss Derivative Lawsuits
The Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed derivative lawsuits against Tesla based on a Texas forum selection clause.
On April 13, 2026, Vice Chancellor Bonnie W. David of the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed three derivative lawsuits pursuant to a bylaw that designated Texas as the exclusive forum for derivative lawsuits, adopted in connection with Tesla’s reincorporation from Delaware to Texas.... By: Vinson & Elkins LLP