An employee of SpaceX recounts working for seven years at the company's headquarters in Hawthorne, California, enduring sexual harassment, unequal pay, discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation in a new lawsuit against the company. But her story paints a much darker picture than mere words can convey, describing widespread harassment and coordinated action to not only enable but also shelter sexual coercion, by a man who was her direct supervisor.
The employee, Michelle Dupac, also claims that the company's president and vice president ignored her pleas for action. The details of her complaint are particularly distressing; while they echo the 2021 stories of five former SpaceX employees and eight women who sued Tesla, another company owned by Elon Musk, the story seems even darker.
Here is the entire complaint, if you wish to read it, but be aware that it is a very disturbing read.
Content Warning: This document contains descriptions of sexual abuse.
Dupac remains employed at SpaceX, where she claims managers are trying to force her to resign by compelling her to work 12 hours a day, six days a week, while ignoring her medical accommodation needs.
SpaceX did not immediately respond to requests for comment.