Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff are caught up in scandal over their elite Hillcrest Country Club that's been labeled a 'racist aristocracy' that 'disregards reports of sexual assault' and rejects anyone

The reputation of one of California's most illustrious country clubs is now at the center of a furious race storm. Ultra-elite Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles is at the center of a furious race storm in a new lawsuit filed this week against the club and its leaders VP Kamala Harris's husband Doug Emhoff is a member there and the couple told the Los Angeles Times that Hillcrest is one of their favorite places in the city The club - known for having mostly Jewish members - has been branded 'racist' by Matthew Winnick, who claims the club retaliated against him The suit was filed by attorney Alexander Winnick on behalf of his brother Matthew Winnick, 42, who, is 'party to a biracial marriage, where Plaintiff's wife and children have Hispanic heritage.' President Bill Clinton is pictured driving his golf cart after teeing off on Hillcrest Country Club in 2000 during his term President Richard Nixon, here with film star Eddie Fisher, was pictured on the green of the elite club American film, stage and television actor Danny Kaye is pictured lining up a shot on the golf course Hollywood legends who have been members of Hillcrest, founded in 1920, include Milton Berle The club is known for having mostly white Jewish members, including Emhoff, who is the first Jewish spouse of an American president or vice president Hillcrest board members' fiery response In a statement to Dailymail.com, Bryan Freedman spoke on behalf of Brad Fuller, Jason Kaplan and Michael Flesch, in response to the lawsuit: 'Let me get this right, the late Gary Winnick, a long term member, showed up at the 'racist' club regularly until the time of his passing. According to the suit, club President Jason Kaplan has been accused of sexual assault and 'making racist remarks in incidents that the Club has refused to investigate' The suit claims that Brad Fuller, Chair of the Hillcrest's Membership Committee, 'has built his career on creating pornographic and violent films that glorify murder and reinforce harmful stereotypes.' According to the suit, the club's former President, Michael Flesch is 'a beneficiary of nepotism and 'has used his position to secure admission for his addict son' California's most illustrious country club - beloved by VP Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff Plaintiff Winnick claims his application to become a member was unfairly rejected by club leaders.