Summary
More than 100 victims of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have applied for compensation offered by Harrods. The compensation program started in April 2023 and is open until March 2026. Harrods also took steps to replace the executors of Fayed's estate to ensure proper management of assets for potential claims.
Key Facts
- Over 100 people who say they were abused by Mohamed Al Fayed have applied for compensation from Harrods.
- The compensation process began in April 2023 and will remain open until March 2026.
- Harrods has asked the High Court to change the people managing Fayed's estate to protect assets for potential claims.
- Victims can potentially receive up to £385,000 in compensation, plus treatment costs if they undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
- Applicants can receive different payment amounts, including up to £200,000 in General Damages and up to £150,000 in Work Impact Payments.
- The scheme includes people who worked for Fayair (Jersey) Co Ltd, one of Fayed's airline companies.
- Harrods has acknowledged past failures during Fayed's ownership and has expressed regret for not intervening at the time.
- The compensation is available to those with a "sufficiently close connection" to Harrods, even if the incidents happened outside the UK.
