The Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh would consult with their lawyer before giving any response as they received the legal notice served by Softex Cotton Limited (Unit-2) challenging their instruction to shut down its factory.
“I’ve just received the notice this afternoon. I need to consult with a lawyer to understand,” Rob Wayss, executive director of Accord (Bangladesh Operation),” told the Dhaka Tribune yesterday.
He said the answer to the notice would be given after having detail consultations with an attorney.
Softex served a legal notice to Accord on Wednesday demanding compensation worth US$100 million against the damage the factory would have incurred since shutting down the factory on March 6.
The legal notice claimed the factory inspection has not been done through following due process.
According to BGMEA, 19 factories have so far faced production suspension as recommended by the Accord and Alliance. The factory closure left jobs of 14,325 workers at stake.
The Accord has been asked for seeking an unconditional apology personally and publicly in all media that has reported the shutdown of the factory and demanded $100 million for causing losses of business reputation and damages to the business.
The legal notice demanded payment of compensation and apology within a period of 7 days. “We have clear instruction to take appropriate legal action against you including filling civil and criminal proceedings in case of failing to meet the demands as per the legal notice.”