SpaceX Faces Lawsuit: Harassment and Security Claims

SpaceX now faces a lawsuit from Jenna Shumway, a former senior security manager. She alleges that her boss, Daniel Collins, harassed her, retaliated, and violated security protocols at the company’s government programs unit .

Specifically, Shumway claims Collins stripped her of duties, passed her over for promotion, and ultimately pushed her out in October 2024 . Furthermore, she states he broke top-secret clearance rules and hid those violations from federal authorities

Meanwhile, the complaint adds that Collins also targeted other female staff. He allegedly prevented them from fulfilling security duties, made inappropriate remarks, and organized post-work events with uncomfortable proposals .

Additionally, Shumway and others reported these issues to HR. However, they say SpaceX failed to act. Instead, HR recommended avoiding Collins, without investigating or addressing the complaints .

Shumway filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court in May. Then, SpaceX moved it to federal court on June 30 under case number 2:22‑cv‑05959 bamlawca.com Now, she seeks unspecified damages.

Allegations of Harassment and Retaliation

First, the former manager claims they faced harassment while working at SpaceX. Additionally, they say that after reporting the abuse, the company retaliated against them. Specifically, the lawsuit highlights a hostile work environment and unfair treatment. Moreover, it adds that SpaceX denied them responsibilities and promoted a toxic, fear-based workplace culture .

Furthermore, the complaint points to security issues, including violations of top-secret clearance protocols. Consequently, Shumway alleges that management ignored federal review warnings and dismissed her concerns .

Security Violations Claim

In addition to harassment and retaliation, the lawsuit also brings forth serious allegations of security violations. The specific details of these violations remain under legal review but could potentially impact SpaceX’s operational safety and compliance.

The lawsuit is ongoing, and SpaceX has not yet released an official statement regarding the allegations. The legal proceedings will likely reveal more details as the case progresses. This situation highlights the importance of workplace safety and security compliance within the aerospace industry.