"A judge urged MrBeast and his burger business partner to settle their legal battle to avoid airing "dirty laundry" - but paved the way for the case to go to trial. At a hearing on Thursday, New York County Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Schecter appeared skeptical about the damages sustained by either side, both of which are suing the other. Despite that, she ruled that both cases could proceed. VDC said it looked "forward to having our day in court." MrBeast's reps declined to comment."
"YouTube's top star, MrBeast (real name Jimmy Donaldson), launched MrBeast Burger, a largely delivery-only venture selling burgers and fried chicken sandwiches, with Virtual Dining Concepts in 2020. Donaldson hoped it would become the cornerstone of a food empire, but the partnership was plagued by tensions over undercooked orders and Donaldson's demands for more control of the business. A big issue for the judge was the level of damages claimed by both sides."
New York County Supreme Court Judge Jennifer Schecter urged MrBeast and Virtual Dining Concepts to seek a settlement to avoid airing "dirty laundry" and incurring trial costs, but allowed both lawsuits to move forward. Both parties are suing each other over the 2020 launch of MrBeast Burger, a largely delivery-only venture. The partnership experienced tensions over undercooked orders and disputes about Donaldson's control of the business. Donaldson sued in July 2023 alleging an unfair contract and reputational harm; VDC counterclaimed that Donaldson abandoned the deal and failed contractual obligations. The judge expressed skepticism about the extent of alleged damages despite noting compelling Yelp evidence.
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