CEO Accused of Luring Employees in Lawsuit
A CEO of a nearly $900 million real estate firm is facing serious accusations in a lawsuit. He allegedly offered millions in cash and luxury properties to entice female employees away from their spouses.
The claims come from Michael Steckling, who states that Tamir Poleg, the CEO of Real Brokerage, made repeated attempts to lure his wife, Paige Steckling, with financial incentives. This, according to Michael, contributed to the breakdown of their marriage.
The lawsuit asserts that since January 2025, Poleg provided Paige, a married mother of two, and her colleagues with various forms of financial support, including cash payouts, real estate offers, and trips. It describes this as an “obscene proposal.”
Reportedly, Poleg made offers exceeding $500,000 in cash and a home in Park City, Utah, valued between $2 million and $3 million. He allegedly guided Paige via email on how to access an additional $1.5 million, divided into two payments of $800,000 and $700,000.
In early February 2025, Poleg is said to have sold over $600,000 worth of Real Brokerage stock to fund these offers, as detailed in the lawsuit. He also reportedly arranged hotel accommodations in Miami for both himself and Paige, meeting several times in places like Las Vegas and California prior to these financial proposals.
Michael claims that his marriage had been stable before these events and that divorce was not a topic of discussion until after the allegations surfaced. Paige filed for divorce in February 2025, according to court documents.
Real Brokerage has challenged these allegations, asserting there are inaccuracies in media reports. They stated that Paige Steckling “is not and has never been an employee of Real” and claimed that Poleg never compensated Michael Steckling.
Furthermore, the company noted that Poleg ended his relationship with Paige last year, which was brief and involved an independent contractor who subsequently filed for divorce from her husband.
Poleg rejected any claims of wrongdoing, suggesting that the lawsuit seeks to misuse his public position. He emphasized that his financial discussions with Paige were legitimate and did not constitute interference in the Stecklings’ marriage.
Michael Steckling is suing for alienation of affection, seeking at least $5 million in damages. As a side note, Real Brokerage, the company involved, has a valuation of about $886 million.
Paige Steckling has stated that her marriage ended for personal reasons and that the lawsuit does not accurately portray the situation. She is confident that the legal process will address any discrepancies.
