Al Fayed’s widow rejects abuse claims as estate disputes £150m compensation bill
Mohamed Al Fayed’s widow, Heini Wathen-Fayed, says she does not believe allegations that he sexually abused women and would not support compensation settlements, according to a letter cited in court. Her position is part of a dispute over responsibility for claims, as Harrods seeks to have her and two of Al Fayed’s daughters removed as executors of his estate.
Lawyers for 270 women put the claims at about £150 million, while the estate’s lawyers argue that figure is overinflated and that the strongest personal injury claim would be worth far less. Harrods says Al Fayed’s estate is worth £111 million and could become bankrupt, and is seeking access to funds for compensation. Survivors’ advocates say the legal dispute is delaying redress; police investigations in Britain and France are continuing.
In short
- Al Fayed’s widow disputes abuse allegations and opposes settlements.
- Claims by 270 women are valued at about £150 million.
- Harrods seeks changes to the estate’s executors and access to funds.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Mohamed Al Fayed’s widow says she does not believe sexual predator allegations against late Harrods owner are true and that £150million compensation claims are ‘overinflated’”.