Sacramento, California — California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is being sued by her former chief of staff, Chad Condit, for alleged labor law violations, including sexual harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
Condit filed the civil suit in Sacramento Superior Court, alleging that Alvarado-Gil subjected him to unwanted sexual advances and coercive behavior.
According to the lawsuit, Condit claims he was forced into a “quid pro quo” relationship, performing sexual favors for Alvarado-Gil in exchange for job security. He also alleges that his repeated rejection of her advances led to retaliation, including threats to his employment and unjust disciplinary action.
Condit, who previously worked on Alvarado-Gil’s Senate campaign in 2022, served as her chief of staff until he was dismissed in December 2023. He claims to have sustained a back injury during one of the incidents and later required surgery.
Alvarado-Gil’s attorney, Ognian Gavrilov, denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a “fabricated” attempt to secure financial gain. The California State Senate is also named in the lawsuit for allegedly condoning the senator’s actions.
Senator Alvarado-Gil has yet to respond publicly but reportedly cooperates with the ongoing legal process.
The case remains under review as both sides prepare for legal proceedings.
