Marie Alvarado-Gil, California senator, sued by former male employee over 'sex-based quid pro quo relationship'

California state senator Marie Alvarado-Gil faces a lawsuit from her former chief of staff, Chad Condit, who alleges she coerced him into a sexually abusive relationship, causing physical injuries. Alvarado-Gil denies the claims, calling Condit a disgruntled employee seeking financial gain. The lawsuit also implicates the California State Senate for allowing the alleged harassment.