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Ye Found Liable in Malibu Renovation Injury Case

3/12/2026

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A Los Angeles jury found Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, liable for injuries to contractor Tony Saxon during Malibu mansion renovations.
Saxon was awarded $140,000, far short of the $1.7 million he sought.
The jury ruled Saxon was an employee, but not wrongfully terminated, and no punitive damages were awarded.
Ye's team plans to appeal, arguing the damages are barred because Saxon acted as an unlicensed contractor.

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Story summary

A Los Angeles jury found Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, liable for injuries to contractor Tony Saxon during Malibu mansion renovations.
Saxon was awarded $140,000, far short of the $1.7 million he sought.
The jury ruled Saxon was an employee, but not wrongfully terminated, and no punitive damages were awarded.
Ye's team plans to appeal, arguing the damages are barred because Saxon acted as an unlicensed contractor.