### Lawsuit Against Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil
#### Allegations of Sexual Harassment
Former chief of staff **Chad Condit** has filed a lawsuit against **Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil** (R-Jackson), claiming she engaged in sexual harassment and created a hostile work environment. The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, details a pattern of alleged abuse and misconduct that Condit experienced while working for Alvarado-Gil throughout 2023.
#### Grooming and Inappropriate Behavior
According to the lawsuit, Alvarado-Gil began “grooming” Condit early in his tenure, sharing personal details about her life, including her sexual experiences and drug use. In a troubling exchange, she reportedly inquired about his thoughts on non-traditional relationships, such as “throuples,” and suggested a potential sexual relationship based on Condit’s familial connections.
#### Coercive Acts
The lawsuit alleges that during a work trip, Alvarado-Gil demanded that Condit demonstrate his loyalty by engaging in sexual acts. One incident described in the complaint involved Condit returning from a restroom break to find Alvarado-Gil exposing herself and demanding he “prove [his] loyalty.” The complaint states that the dynamics between them evolved into a dominant-submissive relationship, leading to multiple instances of coerced sexual acts.
#### Physical Consequences
Condit claims that during one of these encounters, he suffered a back injury while performing oral sex on Alvarado-Gil in a car, which later resulted in three herniated discs and a collapsed hip. He underwent surgery for these injuries, which he attributes to the alleged harassment.
#### Retaliation and Coercive Power Dynamics
Condit describes feeling trapped in a coercive environment where attempts to distance himself from Alvarado-Gil led to retaliation, including involving his wife in her alleged manipulative games. The lawsuit paints a picture of a troubling power dynamic in which Condit felt compelled to comply with Alvarado-Gil’s demands.
#### Alvarado-Gil’s Defense
In response to the lawsuit, Alvarado-Gil’s attorney, **Ognian Gavrilov**, labeled the allegations as “fabricated” and “outlandish,” asserting that they are motivated by a desire for financial gain. Gavrilov expressed confidence that the senator would be fully exonerated of the claims.
### Conclusion
The lawsuit against Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gil highlights serious allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of power within a political office. As the case unfolds, it will likely draw significant attention and may have repercussions for Alvarado-Gil’s political career.