Harrods seeks to recover abuse compensation costs from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate

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A Harrods shopping bag with the logo crossed out at a demonstration outside the London store. Photograph: James Willoughby/Sopa Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen A Harrods shopping bag with the logo crossed out at a demonstration outside the London store. Photograph: James Willoughby/Sopa Images/Shutterstock Harrods Harrods seeks to recover abuse compensation costs from Mohamed Al Fayed’s estate Exclusive: Survivors say luxury store’s attempt to recoup money is at odds with its public acceptance of responsibility

Prefer the Guardian on Google Harrods is seeking to recover the cost of the compensation paid to hundreds of women allegedly sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed from his estate, the Guardian understands.

The luxury department store is seeking full indemnity from the late billionaire’s estate for any settlements it is required to pay, according to evidence seen by the Guardian.

Survivors of Fayed’s alleged abuse said the retailer’s plan to recover its compensation costs was distressing and at odds with its public acceptance of responsibility.

“If successful, that would mean Harrods recovering the entirety of those compensation payments from the estate and bearing no ultimate financial consequence itself. Its present position is that, despite its statements about accepting responsibility, it intends to seek recovery from the estate of every pound it pays in compensation.”