"Ye's lawyers called him a liar, a fraud, and a malingerer in court. His medical records, bank records, and personal family history were dissected, mocked, and vilified. In true David-vs.-Goliath fashion, Mr. Saxon stood firm against one of the biggest celebrities in the world, with the truth on his side."
"Saxon alleged that while working as a security guard on the property, he was forced to sleep on the floor and was fired in November 2021 for failing to comply with Ye's dangerous requests. He also said that he frequently complained to West about these and other issues, but that the rapper failed to address them."
Tony Saxon, who worked as Ye's security guard and caretaker at his Malibu property, sued the rapper in Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2023, alleging labor violations, nonpayment of services, and disability discrimination. A jury found Ye liable and ordered him to pay $140,000 in damages, significantly less than the $1.7 million originally requested. Including legal fees, Ye's total payment obligation exceeds $1 million. Saxon claimed he was forced to sleep on the floor, fired in November 2021 for refusing dangerous requests, and that his complaints went unaddressed. His attorneys characterized the verdict as a vindication despite being described as mixed.
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