Judge slams Ernst & Young for attack on ex-partner during trial

A London judge slammed Ernst & Young for its treatment of a whistle-blower during a trial the accounting firm lost earlier this year.[LONDON] A London judge slammed Ernst & Young for its treatment of a whistle-blower during a trial the accounting firm lost earlier this year.

Justice Tim Kerr said the firm's lawyers' attack on the claimant's character and integrity was"unfair" and"vindictive". In a ruling released Friday, he said the behaviour"must have reflected the rancor and ill will" that EY bore against the former partner. In April, EY was ordered to pay US$10.8 million to Amjad Rihan, an auditor who blew the whistle on wrongdoing at a Dubai gold refiner. Mr Rihan had told the court that the accounting firm tried to suppress a report that uncovered problems including allegations about the importation of gold from Moroccan suppliers that had been coated with silver to avoid export restrictions.The latest judgment, mostly regarding legal costs, offered yet another blow to the auditor.

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