Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena in bankruptcy case

Core Insights - Luminar's founder and former CEO Austin Russell has agreed to accept an electronic subpoena for information related to the company's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, with specific timelines for compliance outlined in a recent filing [1][2] Group 1: Legal Proceedings - Russell had previously been accused of avoiding the subpoena by not allowing process servers access to his Florida mansion, and he expressed concerns about the protection of his personal information [2] - The two parties have reached an agreement to clarify how Russell's personal information will be handled during the subpoena process [2] - Luminar has been seeking information from Russell since his resignation, as it considers potential legal action against him [6] Group 2: Bankruptcy and Asset Sales - Luminar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December after losing significant contracts with major customers such as Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, alongside increasing competition from Chinese lidar companies [3] - The company has reached a deal to sell its lidar assets to Quantum Computing Inc. for $22 million and is also attempting to sell its semiconductor division for $110 million [4] - An auction is scheduled for the end of the month to solicit bids that may exceed QCI's offer [4] Group 3: Russell's Interest in Luminar - Russell attempted to buy Luminar in October, following his resignation due to an ethics inquiry, but before the bankruptcy filing [5] - His new venture, Russell AI Labs, has indicated interest in submitting a bid for Luminar's lidar assets, although no formal offer has been made yet [5]