Software developer lodges court claim against A Current Affair

A Queensland software developer who was the subject of an investigation by A Current Affair has lodged documents with the Supreme Court of Queensland, seeking damages from Nine over allegations made in the show.

Kyle Hodgetts claims his products and reputation have been hurt by the actions of A Current Affair and two other defendants named in the lawsuit. In the documents filed, he is claiming $2.4 billion in damages.

The report, fronted by journalist Chris Allen, was about Hodgetts’ alleged overdue rental payments, fraudulent tenancy applications and various name changes. Hodgetts claims it led to the subsequent derailing of his career.

Subscribe to keep reading

Join Mumbrella Pro to access the Mumbrella archive and read our premium analysis of everything under the media and marketing umbrella.

Subscribe

Get the latest media and marketing industry news (and views) direct to your inbox.

Sign up to the free Mumbrella newsletter now.

"*" indicates required fields

 

SUBSCRIBE

Sign up to our free daily update to get the latest in media and marketing.