BREAKING: YouTube sensation and illusionist Zach King is facing serious legal trouble as a former producer, Elisabeth Logan, has filed a bombshell lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination. The suit, lodged in Los Angeles Superior Court, accuses King of creating a toxic work environment that included leaving his underwear on Logan’s office floor.
Logan’s lawsuit, filed on December 2021, outlines multiple claims against King and his company, King Studio LLC, including gender discrimination, retaliation, and various state Labor Code violations. The case is set for a hearing on April 2, 2024.
In court documents submitted earlier this week, King’s legal team argued for the dismissal of Logan’s allegations, stating she was the second-highest paid employee in the company and never raised concerns about her workplace conditions. They claim Logan is seeking a “shakedown payout” after King refused to meet her “unreasonable” contract demands.
The lawsuit paints a shocking picture of King, who boasts over 12 million YouTube subscribers and more than 66 million TikTok followers. It describes him as a “gifted liar” and a “narcissist” who misrepresents himself as a wholesome, Christian figure. Logan alleges that while King promised her career advancement, she was systematically excluded from key projects and was subjected to harassment and discrimination.
Logan began her career with King Studio in April 2015 as a part-time executive assistant and was later promoted to producer. However, she claims her contributions were overlooked, and she was paid less than her male counterparts for similar work. The suit alleges King would belittle her, yell at her for minor errors, and even suggest that her future should revolve around being a wife and mother.
The legal battle escalated dramatically when King terminated Logan over a Zoom call in May 2020. According to the lawsuit, King acknowledged the firing would be a surprise to Logan, attributing it to her complaints about the work environment while admitting her performance was excellent.
Logan’s claims highlight a broader issue of workplace harassment and gender discrimination, resonating with ongoing conversations about power dynamics in the entertainment industry.
As this case unfolds, it raises critical questions about accountability and the treatment of women in high-profile positions. The next hearing on April 2, 2024, will be pivotal in determining the future of this case and could set a precedent for similar allegations in the industry.
Stay tuned for updates as this developing story progresses.
