But what she expected to be a routine shift serving wine turned into a nightmare, according to court documents. The winery is owned by Robin Baggett, a major benefactor of Cal Poly, and its investors include his friend Rep. Devin Nunes. Anase alleges that on the Aug. Kelly Carter, director of communications for Alpha Omega, said the terms of the settlement remain confidential, and cast doubt on the allegations in the complaint.
In an email, she distanced Nunes from the lawsuit. Devin Nunes is one of a few friends Baggett invited to invest in the winery in None of the investors has ever been involved with the management of the company. Our business model is simple: grow great grapes, make great wine, hire great people and provide our customers with a great experience. Carter said no one aboard the yacht that night had any connection to the winery or its owners, and that the benefiting charity was outside of Napa Valley.
The congressman, who represents Fresno and Tulare counties and is the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, serves as a limited partner in the company, according to his latest financial disclosure forms.
Carter described Baggett, who is originally from Salinas, and Nunes as friends. The yacht has been offered numerous times as part of auction packages helping a variety of charities. Nunes is among more than 50 people who own a percentage of Alpha Omega, according to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Anase, of Walnut Creek, sued Alpha Omega for civil rights violations, intentional infliction of emotional distress and sexual harassment.
