Xaviaer DuRousseau sues PragerU, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination; PragerU rejects the claims
Former PragerU personality Xaviaer DuRousseau sued PragerU, its CEO Marissa Streit and six other individuals in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging race and sexual-orientation discrimination, a hostile workplace, retaliation and wrongful termination. PragerU says it wholly rejects the claims.
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Overview
PragerU describes DuRousseau as a former PragerForce personality. The Post Millennial reports that he now posts his commentary on Instagram and other social media. According to the outlet's account, the complaint also says management received complaints about the colleague's conduct and failed to take meaningful corrective action, that when DuRousseau raised security with Streit she told him that needing it made him a "safety threat to our donors," and that a lead producer sent him a video file showing him being shot, which the complaint calls "eerily similar" to the killing of Charlie Kirk. It says Streit gave him the "cold shoulder" at a Turning Point gala in Washington before the meeting that led to his departure. The court assigned the case to Judge Kristin S. Escalante. As of November 9, 2026, the court's register shows no response from the defendants, and we could not obtain the full complaint.
People in this case
- Xaviaer DuRousseauDirectly involved
Timeline
3 timeline entries on this page. Dates: November 3, 2026 to November 7, 2026
November 2026
DuRousseau sues PragerU in Los Angeles Superior Court
Xaviaer DuRousseau files a complaint for damages (No. 26STCV34663) against the Prager University Foundation, CEO Marissa Streit, six other individuals and unnamed defendants. The first page lists causes of action including discrimination, hostile work environment harassment and retaliation under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, negligent hiring, supervision and retention, wrongful termination in violation of public policy and whistleblower retaliation.
[01]DuRousseau v. Prager University Foundation, No. 26STCV34663 (L.A. Super. Ct.): case summary
The Los Angeles Superior Court's online case summary for Xaviaer DuRousseau's suit against the Prager University Foundation. It lists the November 3, 2026 filing date, the case type (wrongful termination), the Spring Street Courthouse, the plaintiff and eight defendants, the case's assignment to Judge Kristin S. Escalante in Department 2 and a case management conference set for March 3, 2027. The summary opens from a case number search on the court's website.
DuRousseau v. Prager University Foundation, No. 26STCV34663 (L.A. Super. Ct.): case summaryCase No. 26STCV34663: case information, parties, documents filed and register of actions, as displayed November 9, 2026[02]Tony Ortiz (Current Revolt) posts the first page of DuRousseau's complaint against PragerU
Tony Ortiz of Current Revolt reports the suit and posts an image of the complaint's first page. The page shows the Los Angeles Superior Court's electronic filing stamp of November 3, 2026, case number 26STCV34663, DuRousseau's attorneys at Shegerian & Associates, the defendants and the first eight causes of action, among them discrimination, hostile work environment harassment and retaliation under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act and wrongful termination in violation of public policy.
Tony Ortiz (Current Revolt) posts the first page of DuRousseau's complaint against PragerUPost text and the attached image of the complaint's first page[03]Xaviaer DuRousseau files suit against PragerU over 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination' after 'wrongful termination'
The Post Millennial summarizes the allegations in DuRousseau's complaint, quoting it directly, and prints the statement PragerU gave the outlet in response.
Xaviaer DuRousseau files suit against PragerU over 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination' after 'wrongful termination'Full article, as updated November 9, 2026Court sets a March 2027 conference as DuRousseau serves PragerU
The court assigns the case to Judge Kristin S. Escalante in Department 2 of the Spring Street Courthouse on November 4 and on November 5 sets a case management conference for March 3, 2027. On November 6, DuRousseau files proof that PragerU and one individual defendant were personally served.
[01]DuRousseau v. Prager University Foundation, No. 26STCV34663 (L.A. Super. Ct.): case summary
The Los Angeles Superior Court's online case summary for Xaviaer DuRousseau's suit against the Prager University Foundation. It lists the November 3, 2026 filing date, the case type (wrongful termination), the Spring Street Courthouse, the plaintiff and eight defendants, the case's assignment to Judge Kristin S. Escalante in Department 2 and a case management conference set for March 3, 2027. The summary opens from a case number search on the court's website.
DuRousseau v. Prager University Foundation, No. 26STCV34663 (L.A. Super. Ct.): case summaryCase No. 26STCV34663: case information, parties, documents filed and register of actions, as displayed November 9, 2026PragerU says it wholly rejects DuRousseau's claims
Reaction
PragerU posts a statement on its website saying it wholly rejects the claims and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind, and calling the suit "a kind of lawfare aimed at destroying" conservative organizations. The Post Millennial reports the lawsuit the same day and prints the statement.
[04]PragerU
PragerU's statement on its website responding to DuRousseau's lawsuit. The page shows no date; PragerU's site map lists it as last updated on November 7, 2026.
[03]Xaviaer DuRousseau files suit against PragerU over 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination' after 'wrongful termination'
The Post Millennial summarizes the allegations in DuRousseau's complaint, quoting it directly, and prints the statement PragerU gave the outlet in response.
Xaviaer DuRousseau files suit against PragerU over 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination' after 'wrongful termination'Full article, as updated November 9, 2026
Claims
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What's disputed
Disputed claim
DuRousseau's complaint alleges that PragerU discriminated against him because of his race and sexual orientation, subjected him to a hostile work environment, retaliated against him and wrongfully terminated him.
What is disputed
PragerU says it wholly rejects the claims and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind. The case is pending in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Sources (3)
- DuRousseau v. Prager University Foundation, No. 26STCV34663 (L.A. Super. Ct.): case summaryCase No. 26STCV34663: case information, parties, documents filed and register of actions, as displayed November 9, 2026
- Tony Ortiz (Current Revolt) posts the first page of DuRousseau's complaint against PragerUPost text and the attached image of the complaint's first page
- Xaviaer DuRousseau files suit against PragerU over 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination' after 'wrongful termination'Full article, as updated November 9, 2026
Response record
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PragerUOrganization named as the lead defendant, in a statement on its websiteDirectly involvedBefore this statement
PragerU posted the statement on its website under a headline about the lawsuit filed by its former PragerForce personality and gave the same statement to The Post Millennial.
"PragerU wholly rejects recent claims made by a former PragerForce personality, Xaviaer DuRousseau. PragerU does not tolerate discrimination of any kind and takes appropriate action whenever necessary."
DeniedResponding to: DuRousseau's complaint alleges that PragerU discriminated against him because of his race and sexual orientation, subjected him to a hostile work environment, retaliated against him and wrongfully terminated him.
Full statement and sources
In a statement posted on its website, PragerU says it wholly rejects DuRousseau's claims, that it does not tolerate discrimination of any kind and that it takes appropriate action whenever necessary.
After the statement
The statement goes on to say that many businesses, especially conservative organizations, are too often confronted with "a kind of lawfare aimed at destroying them" and that litigation takes resources from PragerU's mission. It adds that the case strengthens its resolve to defend PragerU's good name.
Statement Regarding the Lawsuit Filed Against PragerU by Former PragerForce Personality Xaviaer DuRousseau · PragerUFull statementXaviaer DuRousseau files suit against PragerU over 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination' after 'wrongful termination'Full article, as updated November 9, 2026Why this label?
The reference point is PragerU's treatment of DuRousseau as alleged in his November 3, 2026 lawsuit: whether it discriminated against him, allowed a hostile workplace and wrongfully pushed him out. PragerU rejects his claims outright and says it does not tolerate discrimination, which denies the alleged conduct.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Xaviaer DuRousseauPlaintiff and former PragerU personality, in his complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior CourtDirectly involvedBefore this statement
The Post Millennial reports that, according to the complaint, seven men surrounded DuRousseau in Washington, D.C., in June 2026, called him an anti-gay slur and tried to physically assault him, and that he then told management he would not go back to the city without security.
"scoffed at Plaintiff's safety concerns and continued to refuse to provide security personnel"
CondemnedResponding to: DuRousseau's complaint alleges that PragerU discriminated against him because of his race and sexual orientation, subjected him to a hostile work environment, retaliated against him and wrongfully terminated him.
Full statement and sources
In his complaint, as quoted by The Post Millennial, DuRousseau alleges that after he told management he would not return to Washington, D.C. without security, PragerU scoffed at his safety concerns and kept refusing to provide security personnel.
After the statement
The complaint says that when he raised security with CEO Marissa Streit, she told him that if he felt so in danger that he needed security, he was a "safety threat to our donors," which it calls weaponizing his safety concerns against him.
Xaviaer DuRousseau files suit against PragerU over 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination' after 'wrongful termination'Full article, as updated November 9, 2026DuRousseau v. Prager University Foundation, No. 26STCV34663 (L.A. Super. Ct.): case summaryCase No. 26STCV34663: case information, parties, documents filed and register of actions, as displayed November 9, 2026Tony Ortiz (Current Revolt) posts the first page of DuRousseau's complaint against PragerUPost text and the attached image of the complaint's first pageWhy this label?
The reference point is PragerU's treatment of DuRousseau as alleged in his November 3, 2026 lawsuit: whether it discriminated against him, allowed a hostile workplace and wrongfully pushed him out. The complaint accuses PragerU of dismissing his safety concerns and refusing him security, which condemns that treatment.
This label describes the statement's response within the context above.
Sources
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Original text
DuRousseau v. Prager University Foundation, No. 26STCV34663 (L.A. Super. Ct.): case summary
Relevant passage: Case No. 26STCV34663: case information, parties, documents filed and register of actions, as displayed November 9, 2026
About this source
The Los Angeles Superior Court's online case summary for Xaviaer DuRousseau's suit against the Prager University Foundation. It lists the November 3, 2026 filing date, the case type (wrongful termination), the Spring Street Courthouse, the plaintiff and eight defendants, the case's assignment to Judge Kristin S. Escalante in Department 2 and a case management conference set for March 3, 2027. The summary opens from a case number search on the court's website.
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- Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
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Original post
Red Media posts about DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU on X
About this source
Red Media's post on DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU.
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- Red Media
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Original video
PragerU Used Him... Now Xavier DuRousseau Is Suing Them for Racism
About this source
AT2's YouTube video on DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU; the quoted passage is from the video's description.
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- AT2
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- Accessed
Original post
Niko House responds to DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU on X
About this source
House's quote post responding to Tony Ortiz's Current Revolt report that DuRousseau sued PragerU, its chief executive Marissa Streit and others.
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- Niko House
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- Accessed
Original post
GenXGirl responds to DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU on X
About this source
GenXGirl's quote post responding to Tony Ortiz's Current Revolt report that DuRousseau sued PragerU, its chief executive Marissa Streit and others.
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- GenXGirl
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Original text
Ex-PragerU Star Who Denied Systemic Racism Exists Is Now Suing for Racial Discrimination
Relevant passage: Section headed Where the Case Stands
About this source
Greene's History Can't Hide essay on DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU and his past commentary on racism.
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- Kahlil Greene
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Original post
Mark Meckler responds to DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU on X
About this source
Meckler's post responding to news that DuRousseau had sued PragerU.
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- Mark Meckler
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Original post
An0maly responds to DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU on X
About this source
An0maly's quote post responding to Tony Ortiz's Current Revolt report that DuRousseau sued PragerU, its chief executive Marissa Streit and others.
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- An0maly
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- Accessed
Original post
RC Maxwell responds to DuRousseau's lawsuit against PragerU on X
About this source
Maxwell's quote post responding to Tony Ortiz's Current Revolt report that DuRousseau sued PragerU, its chief executive Marissa Streit and others.
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- RC Maxwell
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Official statement
Statement Regarding the Lawsuit Filed Against PragerU by Former PragerForce Personality Xaviaer DuRousseau
Relevant passage: Full statement
About this source
PragerU's statement on its website responding to DuRousseau's lawsuit. The page shows no date; PragerU's site map lists it as last updated on November 7, 2026.
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- PragerU
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Reporting
Xaviaer DuRousseau files suit against PragerU over 'hostile work environment,' 'discrimination' after 'wrongful termination'
Relevant passage: Full article, as updated November 9, 2026
About this source
The Post Millennial summarizes the allegations in DuRousseau's complaint, quoting it directly, and prints the statement PragerU gave the outlet in response.
- Author
- Thomas Stevenson
- Published
- Accessed
Original post
Tony Ortiz (Current Revolt) posts the first page of DuRousseau's complaint against PragerU
About this source
Tony Ortiz of Current Revolt reports the suit and posts an image of the complaint's first page. The page shows the Los Angeles Superior Court's electronic filing stamp of November 3, 2026, case number 26STCV34663, DuRousseau's attorneys at Shegerian & Associates, the defendants and the first eight causes of action, among them discrimination, hostile work environment harassment and retaliation under California's Fair Employment and Housing Act and wrongful termination in violation of public policy.
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- Tony Ortiz
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