Federal judge rules against Vixen Media Group, certifies Kenzie Anne and colleagues as “employees” in class action lawsuit that could reshape adult industry
Mediation scheduled for June 20; expert predicts penalties could reach nine figures, impact hundreds of performers
By Austin King
Apr 29, 2026 • 8 min read
Austin King / Editor
Austin King spent nearly 20 years as a mainstream journalist before pivoting to coverage of the adult industry in 2020. He specializes in breaking news and in-depth features, with some of his best work to date coming for AVN Magazine in profiles of Gina Valentina, Casey Kisses, Anna-Claire Clouds, Kayden Kross, Chanel Camryn, Kenzie Anne, Lilly Bell and others. Austin resides in Texas but makes frequent trips to Porn Valley.