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Tesla says short seller is funding ex-employee’s lawsuit

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(Reuters)
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By:
EDVARD PETTERSSON
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By:
Bloomberg
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August 12, 2020 12:36 PM

Tesla Inc. says hedge fund Cable Car Capital LLC, which is shorting the company’s stock, is funding a former employee’s allegations that the company smeared him by accusing him of sabotage and stealing sensitive information.

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