rent arrears.

Joy Lusher Real Estate has taken out a writ in Supreme Court against Mr.

Russell who resigned in July.

Managing Director of Elbow Beach Mr. John Jefferis denied a story that the American general manager had been fired.

He had been at the post at the hotel owned by Wyndham Resorts for 15 months.

He said he had resigned for personal reasons.

Lawyer for the real estate firm Mr. Stephen Hankey, of Appleby, Spurling and Kempe, said: "The company has told me to say it is a straightforward arrears of rent. A personal matter.'' Mr. Russell is represented by Richards, Francis and Francis.