Tragic Tale A ‘Classic Injustice’

Sydney Morning Herald:

The case of a Perth man locked in a desperate legal fight against automotive giant Auto Masters shows the depths one of Australia’s largest industries has plumbed, an expert says.

Dave Coombes, 50, of Ballajura, is seeking compensation from the federal government of at least $1.8 million after a 12-year battle in which he lost everything.

The former franchisee of motor vehicle repairer Auto Masters is broke despite a successful court action against the company, which he was forced to fight on his own after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission refused to help. Continue reading this post.