Choppies controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Choppies directors sue PwC
Lawsuit filed
In a legal action reported in December 2020, Choppies chief executive Ramachandra Ottapathu and executive director Ismail Farouk sued PwC and its director Rudi Binedell for R600-million. The claim alleged that PwC used unethical tactics to pressure Choppies to hire Binedell. The dispute centered on the conduct of the audit firm and one of its directors in relation to the retailer's hiring decisions.
Choppies chief executive Ramachandra Ottapathu and executive director Ismail Farouk sued PwC and its director Rudi Binedell for R600-million, alleging that PwC used unethical tactics to pressure Choppies to hire Binedell.
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Two directors of retail giant Choppies Enterprises are suing auditing firm PwC for R600-million for allegedly using unethical tactics to force the company to hire a director from the firm.