Caterer Pursues Legal Action Over Contract Termination and Fraud Claims
A catering company has filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Accra, alleging wrongful termination of its contract and damage to its reputation after a conflict with a client concerning accusations of misconduct.
Background of the Case
Jessivan Catering Services, located in Taifa-Bokina, operated a staff canteen at the GEL Banana Farm Fairtrade Premium Committee (GELBFFPC) in Accra. This arrangement was based on a formal agreement signed in May 2014. The company had been serving meals to workers for over ten years before the contract was suddenly ended in September 2025.
Details of the Allegations
According to the writ of summons submitted by her lawyer, Ebenezer Kwame Akomaning of Roseford Advocates, the caterer was accused of “canteen malpractice.” The claim involved a worker allegedly recording attendance for meals that were never eaten.
“The Plaintiff avers that under the said agreement; the Plaintiff was engaged as an independent caterer to provide subsidized meals to workers of the 1st Defendant at its Kasunya site for a consideration payable monthly in arrears.”
Legal Representation
- Caterer’s solicitor: Ebenezer Kwame Akomaning
- Law firm: Roseford Advocates
Summary
Jessivan Catering Services seeks justice after an abrupt end to a longstanding contract and faces allegations that question its service integrity, highlighting a significant dispute impacting its business reputation.
Author’s summary: Jessivan Catering Services challenges wrongful contract termination and reputational harm amid contested claims of malpractice involving meal attendance records.