TV's 'Lion Man' back in court

Published: 7:21AM Tuesday May 26, 2009 Source: ONE News

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TV star 'The Lion Man' is going to the employment relations authority on Tuesday to try to get his job back.

Craig Busch was dismissed from his job at Zion Wildlife Park by his mother who runs the park.
 
He is now is applying to be reinstated at the park.

His mother, Patricia Busch raised a loan of $1.7 million in 2006, to repay Craig Busch's company and personal debt.
 
In exchange, she was given power of attorney and sole directorship over the park until he could repay the loan.

However, the relationship between Craig Busch and Patricia Busch soured and she dismissed him from his job.
 
Craig Busch became famous through the TV show 'The Lion Man' which screened in 100 countries.

The hearing is set to last for three days.

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