Five Women to Sue Mohamed Al-Fayed Estate Over Abuse Allegations

The lawsuit alleges severe sexual abuse and harassment during their employment and seeks an independent public inquiry.

Five women have initiated legal action against the estate of Mohamed Al-Fayed, alleging sexual abuse and harassment during their employment between 1995 and 2012.
The allegations involve incidents at Al-Fayed's private airline Fayair and other family-run businesses, according to their lawyers at Leigh Day.
The women claim they faced threats and intimidation when attempting to report the abuse, which they describe as systemic and severe.
The lawsuit seeks civil damages and calls for an independent public inquiry to address the alleged misconduct and institutional failures.
Over 400 reports of abuse tied to Al-Fayed's entities, including Harrods, Fulham FC, and the Ritz Paris, have emerged since a 2024 BBC documentary exposed the allegations.