Mohamed Al Fayed abuse compensation claims could reach £150m, says law firm
Summary
A law firm says that compensation claims from 275 women who say they were sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed, the late owner of Harrods, could total £100 million to £150 million. Harrods and Fayed’s estate might have to pay more than £200 million combined, much more than the stores' current £51.8 million fund for abuse claims.Key Facts
- 275 survivors have made compensation claims against Mohamed Al Fayed.
- The law firm KP Law represents more than half of these survivors.
- Total claims could be between £100 million and £150 million.
- Harrods and Fayed’s estate together may face bills exceeding £200 million.
- Harrods set aside £57 million for abuse payouts but has only paid out £4.1 million so far.
- The average payment survivors received through Harrods’ scheme is estimated at about £82,000.
- Survivors say the Harrods compensation scheme underestimates the impact on their lives and careers.
- More than 400 allegations have been made, including rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
- The law firm’s settlement negotiations with Harrods and the estate stopped recently due to changes in estate executors.
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