Burk Fuel, Perth's cheapest petrol station chain, has filed a lawsuit against five corporate landlords alleging they unlawfully evicted the business from five sites across Western Australia.
The legal action claims landlords terminated leases without proper notice, including at an Arthur River site where structural damage was not repaired.Burk Fuel alleges breaches of lease agreements and seeks damages for lost profits, relocation costs, and reputational harm.The company remains operational at four sites but has closed the Arthur River location.This follows previous disputes, such as a 2023 court case against a fuel transport company over an exclusive contract breach.Burk's petrol quality is also under investigation by Consumer Protection after samples showed discrepancies in fuel grades.
The Supreme Court case highlights ongoing tensions between the business and its stakeholders, with Burk vowing to fight the evictions at remaining sites.
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