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Bayswater mayor Terry Kenyon is being sued by his lawyers for unpaid fees.

Lavan Legal is seeking $324,767—plus interest and costs—for representing him in his defamation action against councillors Mike Sabatino and Mike Anderton.

Cr Kenyon is contesting the bill and a directions hearing has been scheduled for November 6.

The mayor is also being sued by Crs Sabatino and Anderton for his alleged breach of a July settlement of the defamation action.

The settlement had included a non-disclosure clause which the pair allege Cr Kenyon breached by discussing particulars of the settlement in front of more than 100 guests—including politicians and business leaders—at the council’s mayoral dinner (Voice, September 28, 2013).

Meanwhile, Cr Kenyon is seeking re-election to council at this month’s elections.

“The mayor has confirmed that if re-elected he would like to stand for another term as mayor and will re-contest the position,” council media adviser Martyn Boyle says.

The Voice contacted Lavan Legal and Cr Kenyon but both declined to comment.

by STEPHEN POLLOCK