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KPMG blames Carillion directors in fight against £1.3bn negligence claim

Big Four firm has defended its actions in a major Carillion negligence claim

KPMG has fought back against allegations its negligence led to massive losses for Carillion’s creditors
KPMG has fought back against allegations its negligence led to massive losses for Carillion’s creditors Photo: Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images

KPMG has pointed the finger of blame at the directors of Carillion in its defence to a £1.3bn lawsuit that claims the Big Four firm’s audit negligence led to massive losses for the failed outsourcer’s creditors.

The £1.3bn High Court claim was filed against KPMG in November by the Official Receiver — part of the Insolvency Service — which is acting as liquidator to Carillion and on behalf of its creditors.

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