Alkiviades “Alki” David, a Coca-Cola heir, has been ordered by a judge to pay nearly $1 billion in damages after being found guilty of sexually assaulting an employee, identified as “Jane Doe,” from 2016 to 2019.
The ruling requires David to pay $900 million, comprising $800 million in punitive damages and $100 million in compensatory damages.
According to media reports, the woman, now 30, was employed by David at Hollogram USA, a company specializing in creating holograms of deceased celebrities.
The lawsuit reveals a pattern of harassment that began in 2016 during a work trip to David’s private island in Greece. During this trip, she alleges David attempted to kiss her, and after she rejected his advances, he later apologized. However, following this incident, she claims she was laid off from her position.
The case took a troubling turn when, after accepting a new role as a brand ambassador for Swiss-X, a cannabis company, she alleges that David invited her to his hotel to sample CBD products. After consuming the product, she claims she became disoriented and that David subsequently masturbated in front of her and forced her to touch him inappropriately.
The most disturbing allegations surfaced regarding an incident in 2019, when David allegedly raped her during a business meeting in a small room, reportedly in front of his Doberman.
This case is not David’s first encounter with the legal system regarding sexual misconduct; he has faced multiple accusations and has been found guilty in other cases, resulting in approximately $70 million in damages owed to various plaintiffs.
The court’s ruling not only serves as a significant legal precedent but also underscores the growing accountability for high-profile individuals accused of sexual misconduct.
