O’Sullivan-backed start-up sues McDonald’s for $900 million

A company that invented a machine to fix malfunctioning ice-cream machines claims the fast-food giant tried to stunt its growth

Sean O'Sullivan: Kytch, a start-up backed by O’Sullivan’s venture fund, has filed a lawsuit seeking $900 million in damages from McDonald’s. Picture: Getty

Kytch, a start-up backed by Sean O’Sullivan’s venture fund, has filed a lawsuit seeking $900 million in damages from McDonald’s.

The Californian-based start-up has developed a device that it says can help fix malfunctioning ice-cream machines in McDonald’s restaurants. It is now seeking $900 million in damages from McDonald’s, alleging the fast-food giant stunted the growth of the company.

Kytch has claimed the fast-food chain worked with Taylor Company, the firm that manufactures McDonald’s ice-cream ...