A former employee is taking legal action against SKIMS, accusing the popular shapewear company of violating California labor laws and failing to properly compensate workers. The wage lawsuit against SKIMS adds another legal headache to the growing empire founded by Kim Kardashian, though the reality star herself is not personally named in the case.
According to court filings, a man named David Knight claims he worked for SKIMS in California from October 2025 through December 2025 and alleges the company failed to pay employees fairly during that time. Knight says workers were denied overtime pay despite allegedly working more than eight hours a day and over 40 hours per week. He also claims employees missed legally required meal and rest breaks while on the clock.
The lawsuit further alleges SKIMS failed to pay minimum wage for all hours worked and did not issue full wages after employment ended. Knight is now seeking class-action status, arguing other employees experienced similar treatment and should be included in the case.
While Kim Kardashian’s name continues to dominate headlines connected to the company, she is not listed as a defendant in the lawsuit. Still, the filing places one of the most recognizable celebrity-backed brands under fresh scrutiny at a time when SKIMS continues expanding its influence in fashion and retail.
SKIMS strongly denied the accusations in a statement responding to the lawsuit. A company representative said, “SKIMS denies the allegations in this complaint. This is a boilerplate filing, the same recycled template plaintiffs’ firms send to employers across California, fishing for a quick settlement.”
The company added that it remains “firmly committed to compliance with California wage and hour law” and plans to fight the claims in court.
