On Wednesday, a federal judge upheld a $5 million arbitration award against MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell in a dispute with a software engineer. The engineer challenged Lindell’s claims about election interference in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Lindell has stated that he intends to appeal the decision.
Lindell clarified that the lawsuit was against one of his companies, Lindell Management LLC, and not against him personally. He asserted that the engineer “doesn’t have a dime coming,” indicating his belief that the ruling would not require him to pay personally.
Despite the ruling, Lindell remains determined to appeal, indicating that he disagrees with the decision and is willing to pursue further legal action to challenge it.
Mike Lindell (Credits: NewsNation)
The lawsuit stems from Lindell’s assertions regarding election interference in the 2020 presidential election. Lindell has been a vocal proponent of the theory that China interfered in the election to tip the outcome in favor of Joe Biden. He has claimed to have evidence to support these claims, including data and documents.
The software engineer, however, challenged the validity of Lindell’s evidence, arguing that it was based on flawed analysis and incorrect assumptions. The engineer filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against Lindell Management LLC, alleging that Lindell’s claims were false and misleading.
In response, Lindell defended his claims, stating that he had credible evidence to support them. He argued that the engineer’s lawsuit was an attempt to silence him and prevent him from speaking out about election fraud.
The case went to arbitration, where a panel of arbitrators ruled in favor of the software engineer and awarded him $5 million in damages. The arbitrators found that Lindell had breached his contract with the engineer by making false and misleading claims about election interference.
Following the arbitration ruling, Lindell announced his intention to appeal the decision. He expressed confidence that he would ultimately prevail, stating that he believed the ruling was unjust and based on faulty reasoning.
Despite Lindell’s plans to appeal, legal experts have noted that overturning an arbitration award is difficult. Arbitration awards are generally final and binding, and courts are typically reluctant to overturn them unless there is clear evidence of misconduct or error.
In the meantime, Lindell continues to be embroiled in legal battles related to his claims about election interference. He faces several other lawsuits from individuals and companies who allege that his statements have harmed their reputations and businesses.
Overall, the ruling against Lindell highlights the potential legal risks of making false or misleading claims, particularly in high-profile cases involving contentious political issues. Lindell’s case serves as a reminder that individuals and companies can be held accountable for spreading misinformation, even if they believe their claims to be true.
