The former CEO of Group Lotus, Dany Bahar, has decided to sue his former employer and new owners DRB-Hicom for wrongful dismissal.
Bahar was removed from his position in June after overseeing the company’s expansion into Formula 1 and other motorsport categories.
Legal papers were filed with the London High Court earlier last week seeking £6.7 million in damages. Both Lotus and DRB-Hicom have been made aware of the action, with the latter vowing to fight the case and counter-sue bahar.
In a statement, Malaysian owned DRB-Hicom said: “Upon advice by our lawyers, DRB-Hicom and Lotus will vigorously oppose and/or defend the claim by Bahar, including filing counter-claims against Bahar.
“We shall make the requisite announcements when appropriate.
“The claim is not expected to have any major impact on the financial or operations of the group. The exact quantum of costs arising from the claim cannot be determined at this point in time.”
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