Blacklisted Bullard bites back - coming to courtrooms on 22 June

Bullard's dismissal was clouded in controversy.

SHOOT: The Sunday Times' is not the same without Bullard.

clipped from www.bizcommunity.com David Bullard, who was fired from the Sunday Times last year after writing what the newspaper regarded as "racist" column, will get his day in court on 22 June 2009 when he faces up against publishing company Avusa. According to Labour Court papers, Bullard will be seeking compensation for he believes was unfair dismissal and will be asking Avusa, owner of the Sunday Times, for full re-instatement. While some might see this as a David vs Goliath contest or one of those court cases in which the side with the most money wins, Bullard is believed to have a "war chest" of almost half a million rands from donations by colleagues, followers and fans. Avusa is likely to argue that Bullard was not an employee of the company and under contract and that unfair dismissal did not apply as the contract allowed for termination without notice.