MATT SOUTHALL has launched a High Court insolvency action against Charlton over unpaid fees.
The former co-owner of East Street Investments has lodged the complaint, which will be heard in December.
Southall is beginning High Court action against the AddicksCredit: PA:Empics Sport
Southall and majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer sold the Championship Addicks to Paul Elliott’s consortium this week.
However, Southall, 35, registered his complaint on June 5, weeks after being removed from office following a row with Nimer over spending.
His Sports Investment Group will have their case reviewed in the business and property courts on December 14.
Southall’s one-man company are claiming a seven-figure settlement from the Addicks for services they performed during their short reign.
Sports Investment Group was due to be struck off the companies register in February, but this action was discontinued a month later.
Charlton get their Championship survival campaign back underway on Saturday, June 20 away to Hull.
Two points separate the under-threat clubs, who sit either side of the dotted line with the Tigers holding the slim advantage in 21st.
David Davis, Chris Solly and Lyle Taylor are set to sit out the run-in after telling the Addicks they do not want to risk injuries ahead of summer moves away from the club.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
