Jury Awards Former Employee $140,000 in Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Against Kanye West

A jury has ruled in favor of Tony Saxton in a lawsuit against Ye, awarding $140,000 in compensation for unpaid wages and medical expenses. The case involved Saxton’s work on Ye’s former Malibu estate, though the amount is far less than the $1.7 million initially sought.

Saxton claimed he was hired as a project manager to oversee construction on Ye’s $57 million Malibu property but was dismissed after roughly seven weeks, receiving only one payment during his employment. He also alleged unsafe working conditions and wrongful termination.

During the trial, Ye testified, appearing somewhat disengaged and stating he had only a vague recollection of Saxton and was unsure who had formally hired him for the project. Ye’s wife, Bianca Censori, also testified, confirming she worked with Saxton briefly during the project.

The jury’s verdict concludes the legal dispute, granting Saxton compensation while awarding significantly less than the damages he had originally requested.