In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will be the final arbiter in Elon Musk's $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, with a jury's verdict serving only in an advisory role^[1][2].

Musk, who co-founded OpenAI with Altman in 2015^[1][2], left the company in 2018 following a power struggle^[1][2]. His lawsuit accuses Altman and OpenAI of breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment^[1][2]. Musk has specifically objected to the company's decision to open a for-profit arm in 2019^[1]. The case is being overseen by Judge Gonzalez Rogers, a 61-year-old federal jurist known for her no-nonsense approach in the courtroom^[1][2]. During recent testimony, she directly intervened to correct Musk when he attempted to act as his own counsel, reminding him he is not a lawyer^[1]. Legal observers note the judge's experience and command of her courtroom^[1]. While a nine-person jury is expected to reach a decision, their finding is not binding^[1]. The ultimate ruling will rest solely with Judge Gonzalez Rogers^[1][2].