This article from yesterday indicates that he has attorney representation https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/...
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/11/tesla-seeks-167-million-in-d...
It says nothing about his legal status, and if you believe the whistleblower he will be alright.
This article from yesterday indicates that he has attorney representation https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https:/...