eXp Realty Sexual Abuse & Harassment Cases
If you were sexually harassed or assaulted by someone affiliated with real estate brokerage eXp Realty, you have legal rights and options. We can help you understand them.
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Author: Kathryn Kosmides
- At least five women have come forward with allegations of being drugged and sexually assaulted by eXp Realty agents Michael Bjorkman and David Golden at the company’s events.
- The company and relevant third parties currently face two sexual abuse lawsuits filed by former impacted agents and a lawsuit filed by shareholders related to the abuse allegations.
- If you have been impacted—even if it happened years ago and the perpetrator is no longer an eXp agent—you may be eligible to pursue a civil lawsuit over the harm.
What is eXp Realty?
Founded in 2008, eXp Realty is a fast-growing real estate brokerage. It markets itself as an innovative cloud-based brokerage that enables any licensed real estate agent to join their company and earn commissions. They have 87,000 agents in 24 countries. Agents based in the U.S. have reportedly earned over $176 million through revenue sharing in 2023.
However, some have alleged that eXp Realty is a multi-level marketing scheme, given its push for agents to recruit other agents to join and its revenue-sharing model. Meanwhile, numerous sexual misconduct allegations have rocked the company, with several women alleging they have been sexually assaulted.
In 2024, shareholders of eXp World Holdings, the parent company of eXp Realty, filed a derivative lawsuit against the company for the alleged mishandling of sexual harassment and workplace sexual assault at the company.
If you have been sexually harassed or assaulted by someone affiliated with eXp Realty, we can help. Contact us, and we can connect you with an experienced workplace sexual assault lawyer who can determine and explain the best steps for you to take.
eXp Realty Lawsuits & Scandals
In December 2023, the New York Times published an investigative report after five women filed lawsuits against eXp Realty and company officials, claiming eXp agents drugged the women and sexually assaulted four of them. The women also claim that eXp executives ignored their complaints until the first lawsuit was filed in February 2023.
The complaints name two agents as the perpetrators who drugged and assaulted them: Michael Bjorkman and David Golden.
Several other women have claimed they told eXp Realty about sexual assault and sexual harassment incidents, but the company did not properly investigate the allegations or prevent further harm. Several women claim that after they came forward, the company let them go or offered them money to leave the company. The following is a timeline of the current litigation:
- February 2023: Fabiola Acevedo, Tami Sims, Christiana Lundy, and a Jane Doe filed the first eXp Realty lawsuit against the parent company and eXp Realty, Michael Bjorkmann, David Golden, and several unnamed individuals.
- December 2023: Anya Roberts filed the second lawsuit against the company and affiliated individuals. She amended her complaint in June 2024. Currently named as defendants are eXp Realty LLC, eXp World Holdings, Michael Bjorkman, David Golden, Brent Gove, Emily Keenan, Glenn Sanford, Michael Sherrard, and several unnamed individuals.
- October 2024: Shareholders filed a derivative lawsuit against the company, Glenn Sanford, Jason Gesing, and five other board members of eXp World Holding for their mishandling of the sexual assault allegations and breaching their fiduciary duty.
The New York Times article also said that other women have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse with allegations against two other eXp-affiliated individuals—eXp agent Randy Bocook and Nicholas Moore, a real estate photographer and vendor at an eXp Realty event.
As of January 2025, these lawsuits are ongoing. Michael Bjorkman was arrested in Miami-Dade County in March 2021 on two counts of sexual assault, but the case did not proceed for unspecified reasons. Bjrokman and Golden were removed from the company in 2020 and 2023, respectively, and investigations into the allegations against them and others continue.
Rights & Options for eXp Realty Agents Impacted by Sexual Abuse & Harassment
While several individuals have already come forward and filed claims against eXp Realty and relevant third parties, many more individuals nationwide are believed to be impacted by the widespread sexual misconduct at eXp events.
If you or someone you know has experienced inappropriate touching, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, or believe you were drugged and sexually assaulted by a member of eXp Realty, you have legal rights and options.
In general, you might be entitled to do the following:
- Report the conduct to eXp Realty HR
- Report the conduct to law enforcement
- File a lawsuit
These processes can be complex, and you must follow specific procedures to protect your rights. We recommend speaking to an experienced attorney before pursuing these options. We can connect you with one for free consultation today.
Report the Sexual Abuse to eXp Realty’s Human Resources Department
Due to its corporate structure and designation of all realty agents as contractors, the company’s process for reporting harassment allegations is relatively unclear. Its policy reportedly advises agents who feel threatened to contact a member of eXp’s corporate team or the broker responsible for their real estate license under state law. However, the policies fail to specify which corporate member to contact and do not provide guidance on how brokers and executives should handle such reports.
Additionally, given the allegations that eXp Realty ignored internal complaints seriously and retaliated against those who did come forward, we highly recommend speaking with an experienced attorney before filing a complaint with HR.
Report to Law Enforcement
You have a legal right to report the misconduct to law enforcement. You must generally do this in person at the local police precinct in the jurisdiction where the harm occurred. While private individuals cannot press criminal charges—a prosecutor ultimately determines whether to bring charges—filing a police report will trigger an investigation that may result in charges. It also creates a valuable paper trail that might help others who come forward.
So far, most of the sexual abuse allegations involve misconduct that occurred at eXp Realty events around the country, making it difficult for individuals to report the abuse locally. We suggest calling the local police precinct in the jurisdiction where the harm occurred and asking if you can file a report online or by phone.
According to the New York Times investigation, at least nine of the incidents reported to police involved drugging and assault by Michael Bjorkman between 2000 and 2020.
If you have questions about this process, we can help answer your questions.
File an eXp Realty Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
A civil lawsuit allows individuals to seek monetary compensation and certain other remedies for the harm they endured.
A majority of lawsuits related to sexual assault or harassment occurring at eXp Realty have been filed against both the company and the individual perpetrators. While eXp Realty has claimed they are not liable as the agents are contractors and not employees, the courts have already allowed several claims to proceed.
An experienced workplace sexual assault attorney can determine the best option for your case. The law firms we work with provide free consultations and usually take these types of cases on contingency. This arrangement means you will pay no upfront costs, and the firm will only get paid if and when they recover compensation for you.
We are here to listen and advocate for you.
How to File an eXp Realty Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment or Abuse
Filing a lawsuit can be complex. The first hurdle is the civil statute of limitations, which imposes the deadline for filing suit. The clock for filing suit generally begins to run from when the incident occurs.
Each jurisdiction has its own deadline, and many give as little as two years from the incident date. The relevant statute of limitations is generally the one enacted by the state where the harm occurred, not necessarily where the victim or perpetrator resides. For example, if you live in New Jersey but the harm happened at an event in Las Vegas, you likely must file your claim in Nevada under its laws.
This likely imposes an added burden on survivors, but we work with law firms nationwide who will take these cases no matter where you reside. Additionally, you will likely not need to attend most court proceedings, so travel should not be a major worry, especially in the early stages of litigation.
We can help you understand this process and whether it makes sense for you. Contact us today for further information and assistance.
eXp Realty Lawsuit for Sexual Harassment & Abuse FAQs
We have helped hundreds of individuals impacted by workplace sexual abuse around the country. While every situation is unique, here are some common questions many impacted individuals have.
How much will it cost to file a sexual abuse or harassment lawsuit against eXp Realty?
In general, attorneys take these types of cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning they do not charge any upfront fees and only get paid if they recover compensation for you. Their fee is a percentage of any settlement or judgment they obtain. They do this because they believe they can win the case and collect substantial financial compensation for you.
How do I find a lawyer to file an eXp Realty lawsuit for sexual harassment or abuse?
We work with a network of firms across the country who can help you today. It can be difficult to vet a law firm and evaluate whether it has the experience necessary to get the best results. We do this work for you.
The lawyers we work with provide free case evaluations and clearly explain the process and potential outcomes.
What are the potential outcomes of an eXp Realty lawsuit?
The main remedy in a civil lawsuit is monetary damages for your harm. Monetary damages compensate for the financial and non-economic impacts on your life, such as medical bills, mental health costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. You might also be entitled to punitive damages to punish the defendant and deter future misconduct.
Every case is unique, and the results vary. However, an experienced attorney may be able to estimate the value of your damages after reviewing the facts of your case.
What if I reported sexual harassment or abuse to the eXp Realty HR department, and they retaliated against me?
If eXp has retaliated against you, speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible. You have legal rights and options. An attorney can protect your rights and preserve your options.
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