Overview

• Five women, including former nannies and flight attendants, have formally initiated legal claims against Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate for alleged sexual abuse, harassment, and mistreatment between 1995 and 2012.
• The claimants, represented by law firm Leigh Day, also allege they faced verbal abuse and threats when attempting to report the mistreatment.
• The lawsuits are part of broader allegations against Al Fayed, who is accused of rape and sexual misconduct by hundreds of former employees, including incidents at Harrods and other ventures.
• Harrods, now owned by the Qatar Investment Authority, has settled claims with over 250 former employees who allege abuse by Al Fayed, with compensation amounts reportedly increased in recent settlements.
• The Metropolitan Police is reviewing 21 allegations of abuse, two of which have been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, while Al Fayed’s estate has not publicly responded to the latest legal actions.