Court Ends $5M MyPillow Election Data Dispute

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a previous arbitration decision, ruling that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell does not have to pay $5 million to software engineer Robert Zeidman for disproving Lindell's 2020 election data claims. The court found that the arbitration panel exceeded its authority and that the contract terms did not support Zeidman's award, overruling earlier decisions in Zeidman's favor. Lindell described the outcome as a victory and linked it to his opposition to electronic voting machines, while Zeidman called the decision a 'real injustice' and is considering further legal action. The ruling concludes a lengthy legal battle over Lindell's 'Prove Mike Wrong' challenge. Meanwhile, Lindell continues to face separate defamation liabilities related to his election fraud claims. The case underscores ongoing controversies involving 2020 election misinformation.