Equity informed members in October that it had concerns about the casting agency Mad Dog Casting Ltd routinely not paying members. We issued and won a claim against Mad Dog on behalf of 39 members owed money, which we were seeking to enforce. Despite these efforts, Equity has learned today that Mad Dog has started the process of appointing liquidators to wind up its business. This is a disappointing development as it means members owed earnings by Mad Dog are unlikely to get their money.
Members owed money should have received a letter from the liquidators inviting them to submit a “proof of debt” form to register their debt as a creditor, which you must do to have any prospect of being paid.
However, members owed money are, unfortunately, unsecured creditors. This means that they will only be paid if Mad Dog has money left after priority creditors, such as HMRC, are paid what is owed to them. A statement of Mad Dog’s accounts will be presented at the meeting on 7 March, after which there will be more clarity on the likelihood of members recovering their debts.
If you are owed money by Mad Dog and do not receive a letter or email from the liquidators, MHA, this week, please contact us at agents@equity.org.uk.
The union will continue to do all we can within an unjust legal framework to hold Mad Dog to account. Legislation that protects cavalier business models in every industry may limit our legal options, but will not limit our resolve to do all we can for affected members.
If you have any questions about this development, please get in touch at the above email address.
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