Taylan May suing Penrith for damages and compensation for what he claims is an unlawful attempt to terminate his lucrative NRL contract.
May’s bitter legal fight with Penrith was this week adjourned until next month, with an injunction against further action from Penrith extended by the Federal Court.
Currently stood down by the NRL until at least next March as he fights domestic violence charges, May is attempting to hang on to a deal worth close to $1.2 million for 2025 and 2026.
First served with a show cause notice late last month over several alleged breaches during his time at the club, May was told earlier this month he would only be paid out the remainder of this year’s contract if sacked.
He left a meeting with Penrith’s board with his contract still intact before a second show cause notice was served to him two days later asking him to front the board again.
In Federal Court documents obtained by AAP, May’s legal team claim only the second notice related to the current domestic violence charges.
May alleges the club breached employment law by sending him a second show-cause notice, because of complaints he made in the initial meeting with Penrith bosses.
May’s legal team has also argued the 22-year-old should not be asked to answer questions in regards to his ongoing criminal case, where he denies claims he punched his wife in the face during an argument.
