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Aurora James, Fifteen Percent Pledge Sued Over $1.08M Gala Costs
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Story summary
- Aurora James and her nonprofit Fifteen Percent Pledge are sued for $1,082,965.28 unpaid gala costs.
- The Gathery alleges $777,871.84 principal remains unpaid for the Feb. 7, 2026 Paramount Studios gala.
- Court filings say James approved change orders and signed a Feb. 4, 2026 amendment admitting breach.
- Legal experts note irony that a nonprofit promoting economic justice is accused of stiffing a small-business vendor.
