There is some nuance there though as that could be mere hyperbole/figure of speech, rather than a specific allegation of unethical business practices. What hurt

There is some nuance there though as that could be mere hyperbole/figure of speech, rather than a specific allegation of unethical business practices. What hurt him more is that he didn't show up to defend himself. Musk successfully used the hyperbole defense against the much more serious potential libel "pedo", though admittedly that was in US court.