Pendlebury's $3M legal battle set to extend through Suns debut
A court hearing revealed the case against former manager Jason Sourasis will likely drag through 2027; no trial date is set.
A court hearing on Friday revealed that Scott Pendlebury's case against former manager Jason Sourasis will likely drag through 2027. The dispute centres on allegedly $3 million misappropriated over 70 transactions between 2015 and 2023.
Pendlebury's legal team told the court they found new documents, including emails. Pendlebury's legal team believes the other side had failed to disclose them.
Sourasis's legal team denies wrongdoing. They maintain that Pendlebury knew about and approved the transactions, pointing to some text messages between them.
Much of the money was directed to Sourasis's business ventures. These include a now-defunct Western United sporting hub and a Seaford development project.
No trial date has been set yet. This means the case will continue while Pendlebury plays for the Gold Coast Suns.
- $3 million
- Amount disputed
- 70 between 2015 and 2023
- Transactions
- 4-year hybrid with Gold Coast Suns
- New contract
Why it mattersHigh-profile player faces distraction of a major financial dispute while settling into a new team and state.
AustraliaLeading Australian athlete's legal dispute unfolds amid his career move; case involves Australian financial firms and regulatory questions.
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