Orange County, CA — A class action lawsuit has been filed against Elon Musk’s America PAC and several other parties, including the reelection campaign of Representative Michelle Steel, a Republican from California. The lawsuit, filed on October 30, claims violations of California labor laws concerning unpaid wages and unmet business reimbursements.
The plaintiffs, Tamiko Anderson and Patricia Kelly, who served as canvassers for the Steel campaign earlier this year, have alleged that the agreed wages for their services were not fully paid. They assert that America PAC, which was contracted for campaign services, failed to meet the payment terms initially set. Additionally, their legal action highlights issues with the handling of business expenses and providing inaccurate wage statements.
The lawsuit requests that the court approve class status for all past and present non-exempt canvassers employed by Steel’s campaign since October 30, 2023. The plaintiffs claim they are not the only ones affected, suggesting that this could be an issue impacting a wider group of campaign workers.
The complaint also names two other firms: The Blair Group, a political consultancy from North Carolina, and Liberty Staffing Services, a Florida-based company specializing in staffing for political campaigns. The document lists both of these firms as defendants, along with several unidentified individuals (referred to as “John Does”).
The litigation outlines that the plaintiffs’ remuneration was not calculated on the agreed hourly wage, but rather on the quantity of residences they managed to canvass. This misalignment in payment practice, as claimed in the suit, has led to wages still owed to them and other potentially affected canvassers.
Further complicating matters, the lawsuit also alleges that the defendants failed to cover expenses related to mandatory downloads of several applications on personal smartphones, which were also used to track working hours, yet compensation for this time was not provided.
The controversy surrounding America PAC extends beyond this lawsuit. The PAC has reportedly injected over $100 million into supporting Donald Trump’s campaign, especially focusing on pivotal swing states. Reports from various sources suggest inefficiencies and mishandlings within the PAC’s operations, including allegations of fraudulent activities and problematic data management, which could potentially undermine the campaign’s effectiveness in a highly competitive election.
As of now, representatives for Elon Musk and America PAC have not made any comments regarding the lawsuit. Similarly, inquiries directed towards the Steel campaign and The Blair Group remain unanswered.
The claims set forth in the lawsuit have yet to be proven in court, and the legal process is expected to uncover more about the extent and veracity of the allegations made by Anderson, Kelly, and potentially other involved canvassers.
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