Logan Drops PAGA Claim Against Zach King
Former King Studio employee Elisabeth Logan withdrew her Private Attorneys General Act claim against the YouTube creator and his company.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Human Resources
Elisabeth Logan dropped her Private Attorneys General Act labor claim against Zach King and King Studio LLC, according to court papers filed Thursday with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge William H. Forman. The judge vacated a nonjury trial that had been scheduled on the PAGA claim.
Why it matters
The withdrawal narrows a lawsuit that alleged worker misclassification, unpaid minimum wages, sexual harassment and pay disparities at one of the most-followed creator businesses online. For Los Angeles-area workers, the case highlights how independent-contractor classification disputes can reach into the entertainment and creator economy.
King had more than 12 million YouTube subscribers, 24 million Instagram followers and 66 million TikTok followers when Logan filed suit in December 2021. The extraction does not indicate whether the remaining claims will proceed to trial.
The players
Zach King
Zach King is a magician and social media creator known for short-form video content with tens of millions of followers across major platforms.
King Studio LLC
King Studio LLC is the production company associated with Zach King's content business, which employed Elisabeth Logan.
William H. Forman
William H. Forman is the Los Angeles Superior Court judge overseeing the case and who vacated the nonjury trial on the PAGA claim.
The details
Logan, who was hired as a part-time executive assistant in April 2015 and promoted to producer in February 2016, alleged she was misclassified as an independent contractor and not paid minimum wages. King fired her over Zoom in May 2020, and King's attorneys argue Logan advanced false claims to obtain a quick payout after the company declined her proposed contract terms.
Timeline
April 2015: King Studio hired Logan as a part-time executive assistant.
February 2016: Logan was given the title of producer.
May 2020: King fired Logan over Zoom.
December 2021: Logan sued King and King Studio LLC.
November 30: Trial of Logan's lawsuit is scheduled.
Human Resources Context
The case reflects a recurring dispute in California over whether creators and freelancers are properly classified as independent contractors rather than employees under state labor law. Claims brought through the Private Attorneys General Act allow workers to pursue penalties on behalf of the state, a mechanism often invoked in misclassification disputes.
Creators and freelancers working for online businesses may face classification questions that determine whether they receive minimum wage, overtime and other employee protections. Workers should understand how their status is defined before signing contracts.
The takeaway
Workers in creative and online industries should review how they are classified before accepting work, since contractor status can affect wages and legal protections. Documenting pay and job duties from the start can help if a dispute later arises.
Further reading
Explore more Human Resources coverage for context on workplace classification and employment disputes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
