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Ye Seeks to Overturn $150K Verdict in Contractor Dispute

3/18/2026

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Kanye West, now known as Ye, filed a motion to overturn the jury's $150,000 verdict for Tony Saxon over work on his $57 million Malibu mansion.
Saxon claimed severe injuries and underpayment.
Ye's lawyers argued there was no admissible medical evidence to support the claims.
The jury found Saxon was an employee and awarded no punitive damages.
The case highlights disputes over contractor licensing and the validity of Saxon's claims.

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Story summary

Kanye West, now known as Ye, filed a motion to overturn the jury's $150,000 verdict for Tony Saxon over work on his $57 million Malibu mansion.
Saxon claimed severe injuries and underpayment.
Ye's lawyers argued there was no admissible medical evidence to support the claims.
The jury found Saxon was an employee and awarded no punitive damages.
The case highlights disputes over contractor licensing and the validity of Saxon's claims.