Recent developments in civil claims against Mohamed Al Fayed have captured widespread interest, leading to a significant increase in the number of claimants.
- The legal team now represents 60 individuals in civil claims against Harrods and other Al Fayed properties.
- Credible evidence of abuse has been identified, extending beyond Harrods to Fulham Football Club and other businesses.
- A BBC documentary has brought renewed focus to allegations of rape and sexual assault by Al Fayed.
- Despite police involvement, no further action was taken on past allegations, but new claims have emerged.
The number of individuals pursuing civil claims against businesses owned by the late Mohamed Al Fayed has doubled, with the legal team now representing 60 claimants. This development follows a press conference where barristers Dean Armstrong KC, Bruce Drummond, Maria Mulla, and US attorney Gloria Allred confirmed they would not pursue a class action but instead focus on individual claims.
Credible evidence has been obtained by the legal team, pointing to abuse at Fulham Football Club in addition to Harrods, widening the scope of the allegations significantly. Attorney Gloria Allred’s involvement highlights the seriousness with which these claims are being treated globally.
A recent BBC documentary titled ‘Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods’ has spotlighted allegations against Al Fayed, prompting over 200 inquiries from across the globe. The documentary has fuelled the momentum behind these claims, bringing international attention to the issue.
The Metropolitan Police reported identifying 19 allegations of crime involving Al Fayed, dating from 1979 to 2013, but no further action was taken at the time. The police have now acknowledged receipt of new allegations from individuals previously unreported.
These claims underscore a perceived systematic failure of corporate responsibility at Harrods and related entities. The legal team continues to argue the case’s increasing global dimension, appreciating the bravery of the women involved.
The extensive and evolving nature of the claims against Mohamed Al Fayed underscores the global reach of these serious allegations.
