Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company had restarted its production.<br />Reuters reports this move is in defiance of local orders on Monday.<br />The billionaire said he would personally be on the line, potentially risking arrest.<br />Over the weekend, Tesla filed a lawsuit against Alameda County, where its factory is located.<br />The lawsuit argued the company should be considered essential.<br />The local shelter-in-place orders are designed to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
