Politics in Turmoil: Male Staffer Alleges FEMALE Senator Coerced Him into Sexual Acts, Then Fired Him for Refusing
A civil lawsuit has stirred up California politics.
State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is accused of coercing her former male chief of staff into performing sexual favors while he was employed under her. Sydtomarket.net has the details.
Chad Condit, who previously served as Alvarado-Gil’s chief of staff, has also claimed that he sustained a back injury due to the senator’s alleged demands.
Alvarado-Gil, who recently shifted her political affiliation from Democrat to Republican, represents parts of Eastern California and the Central Valley. She was named in the lawsuit filed against her and the California State Senate on September 5.
The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court, includes allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and violations of state labor laws. Condit describes Alvarado-Gil as erratic and sexually abusive, having first worked with her during her 2022 Senate campaign. He was appointed chief of staff after her election but was terminated in December 2023.
Condit’s legal filing alleges a “sex-based quid pro quo” relationship marked by unwelcome advances and sexual demands, coupled with punitive actions when he resisted. He claimed that Alvarado-Gil pressured him into performing oral sex, particularly during work-related travel, and that he complied to protect his job.
The lawsuit also states that Condit was demeaned and felt subordinate to Alvarado-Gil, who had significant control over his career. He claims that the final incident, which involved performing oral sex in a car, led to a back injury resulting in herniated discs and a collapsed hip.
After the alleged car incident, Condit said he resisted Alvarado-Gil’s advances, which he claimed led to threats against his employment. He also alleged that Alvarado-Gil issued a false disciplinary letter against him.
In October 2023, Condit underwent back surgery, two months before his official termination. He claimed that before being fired, Alvarado-Gil threatened to hire his wife to pressure him into resigning.
Alvarado-Gil’s attorney, Ognian Gavrilov, dismissed the claims, stating: “A disgruntled former employee has fabricated an outlandish story, presented without evidence, to get a payday. We expect the Senator will be fully cleared of these bogus, financially motivated claims.”
In addition to Alvarado-Gil, the California State Senate is also named in the lawsuit. The filing accuses the Senate Secretary of endorsing Alvarado-Gil’s alleged retaliatory actions.
Secretary of the Senate Erika Contreras responded: “The Senate has not been served in this matter but is in discussions with counsel to determine the next steps. We take all complaints very seriously but cannot comment on matters involving pending litigation.”
