Bombshell $50million legal claim set to rock owner of leading retail stores Rebel Sport, BCF and Super Cheap Auto – including alleged secret relationship between CEO and a colleague
The board of Super Retail Group is bracing itself for imminent court proceedings against the company by two unidentified employees who it’s believed will jointly try and claim between $30-$50million in damages.
Super Retail Group is the parent company of sporting and apparel brands Rebel Sport and Macpac, outdoor brand BCF and car detailing retailer Supercheap Auto.
In an unusual move, Super Retail Group disclosed the expected legal case before court papers had been lodged.
According to Super Retail Group, complaints of the two employees will include the non-disclosure of an alleged intimate relationship between Group MD and CEO Anthony Heraghty and an executive colleague (who is not one of the claimants).
Allegations include the non-disclosure of an intimate relationship between Super Retail Group MD and CEO Anthony Heraghty (pictured) and an executive colleague
Super Retail Group is the parent company of sporting and apparel brands Rebel Sport (pictured) and Macpac
‘The board of Super Retail today announces that the group expects two employees, represented by Harmers Workplace Lawyers, will shortly commence court proceedings,’ the retailer announced in an ASX statement on Friday.
Other allegations in the case will include bullying and victimisation, unreasonable workloads, insufficient resources, adverse treatment, unsatisfactory company record management and access to information being restricted.
In a statement, Super Retail Group said there had been an internal review of the claims and it denies the allegations.
‘Super Retail Group will defend any court proceedings in relation to the allegations,’ the company said.
The Super Retail Group also owns automotive parts and accessories retailer Supercheap Auto
BCF’s parent company disclosed the expected legal case before court papers had been lodged
‘The board has conducted a review and investigations into these allegations.
‘The board was supported by independent external advisers. The board’s review and investigations concluded that none of the allegations are substantiated.’
In 2023 the Fair Work Ombudsman took action against Super Retail Group and its four subsidiaries for allegedly underpaying staff more than $60million.
Shares in Super Retail shares dropped 5.28 per cent to $14.10 on Friday afternoon.
So far this year, stock has fallen more than 10 per cent.
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