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Life Surge Sued for Labor Violations, Not Paying Overtime
Lawsuit claims it classified sales advisors as independent contractors rather than employees.
January 22, 2026
Life Surge has been sued for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act and failure to pay for overtime hours worked.
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DOJ Sues Life Surge Founder Over Abusive Real Estate Transactions
Joe Johnson is accused of engaging in scheme to inflate charitable contributions after property sales.
December 10, 2025
Life Surge founder Joe Johnson is facing a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to permanently prevent him from engaging in “abusive” real estate transactions that led to nonprofits claiming excessive charitable ...
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Life Surge Wealth Conferences Draw Large Audiences, Promise Wealth Building Tools
The events are run by a for-profit company, not a ministry.
July 23, 2024
Life Surge is a Christian wealth conference headquartered in Palmetto, Fla. It is not a ministry, but a for-profit limited liability company.
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