According to the writ of summons, the caterer was accused of “canteen malpractice
A catering service provider has initiated legal action at the High Court in Accra, claiming wrongful termination of her contract and reputational damage following a dispute with a client over alleged misconduct.
Jessivan Catering Services, based in Taifa-Bokina, had been operating a staff canteen at the GEL Banana Farm Fairtrade Premium Committee (GELBFFPC) in Accra under a formal agreement signed in May 2014.
The caterer, who had provided meals to workers for more than a decade, now finds herself at the centre of a legal battle after her contract was abruptly terminated in September 2025.
According to the writ of summons filed by her solicitor, Ebenezer Kwame Akomaning of Roseford Advocates, the caterer was accused of “canteen malpractice,” involving a worker allegedly marking attendance for meals that were not consumed.
"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.
"The contract expressly provided in Article 10 that either party may terminate the agreement by giving the other not less than sixty (60) days' written notice.
"On or about 22nd July 2025, the 2nd Defendant issued a Query Letter (Ref:
GELBFFPC/25/QR/JCS/002) alleging "canteen malpractice" involving a purported arrangement with a worker to mark attendance for food he did not
consume.
"The Plaintiff duly responded to the said query on 24th July, 2025, clarifying that the arrangement was limited, transparent."
She responded to the allegation, denying any fraudulent intent and explaining that the arrangement was transparent and well-defined.
Despite her explanation, the contract was terminated with immediate effect on grounds of fraud. The claimant contends that the termination breached the contract’s requirement of 60 days’ written notice and was carried out without investigation or a disciplinary hearing.
The lawsuit further claims that the fraud allegation was defamatory and has caused significant harm to the caterer’s professional reputation, income, and emotional well-being.
She is seeking GH¢5 million in damages, a formal retraction of the fraud claim, interest, legal costs, and any other relief the court may deem appropriate.
The case highlights the vulnerability of small business owners in contractual relationships and raises wider concerns about due process, fairness, and the lasting impact of reputational damage in Ghana’s business environment.
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