Survivor Files Lawsuit Against Chavez Foundations | Tulsa News

An 80-year-old woman has filed a landmark lawsuit against nonprofits linked to labor icon César Chavez, alleging she was sexually assaulted by him in the 1970s after volunteering with farmworkers. The case, the first of its kind since new abuse allegations emerged this year, seeks damages and a jury trial, naming specific foundations tied to Chavez’s legacy. The accuser says she was assaulted twice while living at the organization’s compound and that her goal is accountability—not to halt the organizations’ mission. Foundations are reviewing the complaint, with one expressing support for survivors, while the United Farm Workers union remains silent. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3fb0333e99edc93f