Tony Saxon sued over his work as project manager on Ye's Malibu mansion renovation. He alleged unsafe conditions, sleeping on makeshift bedding, and being fired after seven weeks with one paycheck. A jury awarded him $140,000 in March 2026 — far less than his $1.7M ask but a clear loss for West.
Jonathan Monroe, a former security guard, filed in April 2026 seeking ~$850K in unpaid wages, overtime, lost earnings, and damages from 2021 employment. He claims Ye asked him to fill up a Lamborghini and walked away when he asked for a credit card.
A Jane Doe former Yeezy marketing specialist sued alleging antisemitic harassment, sexual harassment, and retaliation. A judge found West's anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss was frivolous, awarding her $76,245 in legal fees. That case is on hold pending West's appeal.
- 01Saxon: Unsafe working conditions on Malibu mansion, unpaid wages — jury verdict of $140K.
- 02Monroe: ~$850K in unpaid wages, overtime, and damages from security work in 2021.
- 03Jane Doe: Antisemitic vitriol, sexual harassment, and retaliation at Yeezy — appeal pending.
- 04Pattern of allegations: multiple former employees across different roles and time periods describing non-payment and hostile conditions.
The cases paint a picture of systemic labor issues across Ye's enterprises. The $140K jury verdict establishes that courts will hold him accountable, even if plaintiffs receive far less than requested. The Jane Doe case tests whether West's antisemitic statements can be separated from his workplace conduct.