Malibu worker lawsuit adds attorney fees after jury verdict
MyNewsLA and Digital Music News reported a new fee award in Tony Saxon's employment lawsuit against Ye over renovation work at a Malibu property. The reports describe a post-verdict ruling, separate from the jury's earlier damages award.
| Source | Reported development | Publication date |
|---|---|---|
| MyNewsLA | Fee and cost ruling following jury award | October 14, 2026 |
| Digital Music News | Renovation dispute and fee award coverage | October 14, 2026 |
Sources
- MyNewsLA: Judge grants former Ye handyman attorney fees
- Digital Music News: Ye Malibu real estate ruling
What did the judge decide?
MyNewsLA reported that Superior Court Judge Brock Hammond issued the ruling after hearing arguments on October 7. According to its report, Saxon requested $1.23 million, while Ye's lawyers argued that any award should not exceed $59,425. MyNewsLA reported that the jury awarded Saxon $140,000 on March 11.
Digital Music News summarized the additional fees and costs as about $181,000. MyNewsLA provided the component amounts. Both publications described a post-trial fee dispute, not a new jury verdict on Saxon's underlying claims.
What allegations did the reports describe?
MyNewsLA reported that Saxon alleged incomplete payment for overseeing renovations, unsafe demolition work and dismissal after he refused dangerous requests. Those statements are allegations in the lawsuit. Digital Music News also reported that Ye's countersuit concerning interference with the property's sale remained ongoing.
MyNewsLA quoted the defense's objection that most of Saxon's theories failed at trial. That objection and the fee request do not establish an outcome for another worker's case.
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