Kate Ferdinand at the center of legal battle over donut shop after split with baker
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REALITY star Kate Ferdinand is at the center of a legal battle over a donut shop.
She and friend Lisa Morary allege they tried to put baker Amy Clayton out of business.
She launched Dolly Donuts blockade in southeast Bromley Londonwith an investment from KateWife of football critic Rioand Lisa.
Made-to-order treats are family favorites, along with milkshakes, ice cream, and coffee.
He employs Rio’s older brother, Jeremiah.
But Amy, 36, says her partner offered to buy her out for just £37. She stepped down as director in her August of this year, just months after the store opened.
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An insider said: Things came to a head and Amy filed a lawsuit. she is getting very ugly. “
Bust ups are a special wrench for Kate, 31, according to last night’s sources.
She wants to move on from Towie’s background and build a career independently from her ex-boyfriend.Manchester United England defender Rio, 44.
Dolly Donuts was originally a privately owned company and Amy joined the company’s board of directors in November 2020.
Kate and Lisa have been appointed “significant controllers” before joining the board in September 2021.
Last night, Amy refused to speak on the matter.
Kate’s publicist told The Sun that no legal claims had been filed regarding Dolly Donuts, although a lawyer was involved.
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