Five women have come forward to launch a legal claim against the estate of the late Mohamed Al Fayed, alleging serious sexual abuse and harassment during their employment from 1995 to 2012. Represented by law firm Leigh Day, they have sent a pre-action letter to the estate's lawyers. The claims highlight the broader pattern of alleged abuse that extends beyond Al Fayed’s work at Harrods, calling for accountability. Leigh Day is pursuing legal compensation and supporting calls for an independent public inquiry into the allegations, with the Metropolitan Police reviewing numerous claims.
Much of the media reporting around Al Fayed's decades of depraved and predatory behaviour has centred around his work at Harrods... it is important that his estate is also made legally accountable for the widespread abuse he perpetrated against those who may never have had dealings with the famous store.
Our clients took on roles as professionals and should have been able to expect a safe working environment, instead they were subjected to serious sexual abuse, harassment and mistreatment.
The letters are sent under the pre-action protocol for personal injury claims and mark the first formal step in the legal process prior to the commencement of court proceedings.
Lawyers from Leigh Day are currently representing 27 people in claims relating to alleged abuse by Mr Al Fayed and his brother Salah Fayed.
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