Former Aide Sues Sen. Alvarado-Gil for Harassment

California State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is facing a lawsuit from her former chief of staff, Chad Condit, who alleges a pattern of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. The suit claims she coerced him into performing sexual acts under a 'sex-based quid pro quo relationship' and retaliated against him when he rejected her advances, resulting in his wrongful termination. Condit describes incidents that included forced sexual acts in a car, which allegedly caused him severe back injuries. Alvarado-Gil, who recently switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party, has denied the allegations, calling Condit's claims 'fabricated' and motivated by a desire for financial gain. The lawsuit also implicates the California state Senate as a defendant. This legal action comes shortly after Alvarado-Gil's controversial party change and public criticisms of Democratic leadership.