Judge dismisses counterclaim against Simon Reeve

Media report today that a counterclaim brought by Seven against former presenter Simon Reeve was dismissed last week, bringing to a close their legal battle.

After Reeve sued Seven claiming monies owed for annual leave and redundancy, interest and costs, the network countersued claiming “misleading and deceptive conduct”. The network had maintained he was a contractor as Simon Reeve Productions Pty Limited and not due employee entitlements.

Reeve and the network agreed on a confidential settlement last week.

News.com.au reports Seven’s counterclaim was also dismissed in the Federal Court last week.

The nature of the settlement between Reeve and Seven has not been released.