Renowned chef Rikku O’Donnchu faces a massive R30million damages claim from Stone Hill Kitchen (SHK), a familyrun restaurant in Montana, USA. SHK alleged that O’Donnchu breached his contract and disclosed their trade secrets to his new employer, Amorette, leading to allegations of fraud and misappropriation of trade documents. In May 2022, the American Arbitration Association ruled in favor of SHK, awarding them $1.6 million in damages, $400,000 in punitive damages, and $65,200 in legal fees. O’Donnchu was absent from all the hearings, whether held in the US or Cape Town.
