MALIBU—On Wednesday, March 11, a lawsuit filed by Malibu handyman, Tony Saxon against rapper Kanye “Ye” West, a jury found West liable for payment of $140,000 for repairs on his Malibu mansion.
Saxon claimed in court that he and West had an agreement in 2021 that the rapper would pay Saxon $20,000 per week with an additional $100,000 for construction costs. West reportedly fired Saxon during the project. Saxon filed a lawsuit for “pain and suffering,” and a financial hardship caused.
Saxon told multiple news outlets that his pain came from being “wrongfully terminated,” by West. The jury awarded Saxon $100,000 for past and future medical costs, and $40,000 for past pain and suffering. The jury did not award punitive damages for future suffering.
Saxon alleged he was initially hired by Kanye West as a project manager and included around the clock security at the Malibu mansion, located at 24844 Malibu Road. It is a concrete beach house designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Tadao Ando.
Kanye West’s mansion first made the news during his divorce with reality star Kim Kardashian. The mansion was completely gutted. It appeared as a shelter at the time, and in need of repair and renovation.
Saxon indicated he stayed at the work site and breathed the foul air adding to his poor condition. He filed the lawsuit against West over unpaid wages.
During testimony, the rapper alleged he previously warned Saxon that if he did not work to his specifications that he would indeed fire him.
According to the Ticket Center, “Ye,” will be rapping at SOFI Stadium in Inglewood, on April 3, at 7 p.m., and tickets are selling fast.
