Jacqueline (Jackie) Henderson, the former joint presenter with Kyle Sandilands of the Kyle & Jackie O show which was axed earlier this month, has started legal action against ARN Media, seeking more than $82 million.
Proceedings have been filed in the Federal Court against Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation Pty Ltd), a subsidiary of ARN which is the licence holder for KIIS 1065 Sydney.
Kyle Sandilands started legal action, also in the Federal Court, against ARN last week,
ARN says Henderson and her services company claim that the termination of her contract constitutes adverse action.
Henderson had sent a “complaint letter” which noted she “cannot continue to work with Mr Kyle Sandilands” and made psychosocial health and safety and bullying complaints.
Henderson believes the contract was terminated in contravention of section 340 of the Fair Work Act 2009.
It is also alleged the termination of her contract amounted to a repudiation of her agreement.
She also claims ARN’s announcement to the ASX Market on March 3 included "misleading and deceptive" statements under Australian Consumer Law.
She is seeking compensation of “at least $82,250,000” and payment of a pecuniary penalty, plus interest and costs.
“ARN disputes the claims,” the company told the ASX today.
“It intends to defend the proceedings. Given the early stage of the matter, ARN is unable to reliably estimate the outcome or any potential financial impact.”
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