PETALING JAYA: KK Supermart has sued the vendor of the controversial socks for breach of contract, claiming that its business was sabotaged.
It named Soh Chin Huat, 61, and Xin Jian Chang Sdn Bhd as the first and second defendants, respectively.In its statement of claim, KK Supermart said it had entered into a supply agreement with the second defendant on Dec 1, 2021. On Feb 5, the second defendant applied to supply arm covers at the plaintiff's outlets, and this was agreed upon on a consignment basis."At no time was permission given for this consignment with the corresponding bar code to be used for the display or sale of socks of any nature or form.
It further claimed the defendants had caused to sabotage its lawful business, and as a direct result, there was a public boycott of KK Supermart's outlets nationwide, numerous hate messages, threats of violence and negative social comments, causing the plaintiff to be unable to conduct its business.