Boss denies fat-shaming

A LORNA Jane area manager accused of bullying a subordinate at the activewear chain denies she belittled the weight, appearance and age of her alleged victim.

Amy Robinson is suing the company for $550,000, saying area manager Megan McCarthy bullied her via social media and fat-shamed her between July and December 2012. The company has strongly rejected Ms Robinson’s claims.

Giving evidence to the Brisbane District Court yesterday, Ms McCarthy repeatedly denied bullying the store manager in person, over the phone or on social media. “I’ve never made any comments about her weight or food,” she said.