AFL great Scott Pendlebury’s legal fight with former business partner Jason Sourasis has intensified after newly filed court documents revealed messages showing the pair discussing multiple investments, including Pendlebury’s stake in Western United.
According to The Advertiser, Pendlebury has alleged $2.1 million was transferred from his account without his knowledge and that a further $300,000 loan remains unpaid.
Sourasis’ defence denies this, arguing Pendlebury approved the transactions and profited from several joint ventures.
The filings also note that Pendlebury still holds more than 3.19 million units in the Western Melbourne Group.
Pendlebury has engaged high-profile lawyer Leon Zwier in the case – an action expected to carry considerable legal costs as the matter moves closer to trial.
Source: The Advertiser
