A female publicist whose complaints led to the resignation of David Jones chief executive Mark McInnes is suing him and the department store for more than $37 million.
In her statement of claim filed in the Federal Court, Kristy Anne Fraser-Kirk says Mr McInnes made unwelcome sexual advances and comments to her at a May 23, 2010 lunch and at a June 7, 2010 function.
She is claiming punitive damages of about $37 million, being five per cent of Mr McInnes' salary and five per cent of the store's profits during the time she worked there.
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If successful in her claim, she wants the money to go a charity, nominated by her, helping people in the area of sexual harassment and bullying.
Mr McInnes resigned on June 18, after he admitted to behaving "in a manner unbecoming of a chief executive to a female staff member" at two recent company functions.
In her statement of claim, Ms Fraser-Kirk alleged Mr McInnes placed his hand under her clothing to the point where it touched her bra strap.
As well as the store and Mr McInnes, Ms Fraser-Kirk is suing nine David Jones directors.
She claims the company took no action to address the inappropriate behaviour.
