Clive Palmer is suing Liberal National Party candidate Mal Brough for more than $800,000 after he denied approaching Mr Palmer to fund a sexual harassment case against a political rival.
The Palmer United Party leader is claiming that Mr Brough's recent comments about the sexual harassment case involving his rival for the Sunshine Coast seat of Fisher, Peter Slipper, damaged his reputation during the election campaign.
Mr Palmer's lawyers have filed a statement of claim in the Queensland Supreme Court seeking $805,000 in damages from Mr Brough.
"In consequence of the publication and republication of the words: (a) the plaintiff's character and reputation have been injured; (b) he has suffered distress and embarrassment; and (c) he has suffered and will continue to suffer loss and damage," the statement said.
Mr Brough was contacted on Thursday, but refused to comment about the proceedings.
