A lawsuit has been filed against California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, accusing her of sexual harassment and coercing her former male chief of staff, Chad Condit, into unwanted sexual acts over a period of years. The lawsuit, filed in the Sacramento County Superior Court, alleges that Alvarado-Gil, who was elected in 2022, subjected Condit to repeated sexual advances and created a hostile work environment. Condit, the son of former Congressman Gary Condit, claims he felt compelled to engage in sexual acts with his employer to keep his job.
According to the lawsuit, the senator allegedly abused her authority by demanding oral sex from Condit, sometimes in vehicles, which reportedly caused Condit to suffer physical injuries. The lawsuit states that one incident led to Condit sustaining three herniated discs in his back and a collapsed hip. In August 2023, Condit began using his back injury as an excuse to decline further advances. In response, the senator allegedly retaliated by issuing a disciplinary letter accusing him of inappropriate behavior.
The lawsuit claims that Alvarado-Gil treated sexual interactions as a “perk of power” and engaged in a “sex-based quid pro quo” relationship with Condit, threatening him with punishment if he did not comply. It also details that Alvarado-Gil frequently shared personal and intimate details with Condit, including stories of her dating life, divorces, and marital infidelity, along with discussions about substance use and other habits.
Condit, who is married, is now seeking monetary damages for lost wages, loss of earning capacity, employee benefits, and emotional distress as a result of the alleged abuse.
Alvarado-Gil’s legal team has vehemently denied the allegations. Her attorney, Ognian Gavrilov, called the claims “bogus” and financially motivated, accusing Condit of fabricating the story to secure a monetary settlement. “A disgruntled former employee has fabricated an outlandish story, presented without evidence, to get a payday. We expect that the senator will be fully cleared of any wrongdoing,” Gavrilov said in a statement.
The lawsuit also mentions that Alvarado-Gil terminated Condit’s employment in December 2023, allegedly after he refused to wear a Santa Claus costume, a requirement she imposed on him but not on other staff members.
Senator Alvarado-Gil has been a prominent figure in California politics, recently drawing attention when she switched political parties from Democrat to Republican, citing concerns over her former party’s leadership and policies. The lawsuit, now pending further investigation, has added to the growing controversy surrounding the state senator’s tenure.
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