CARLOS OSORIO/AP/Press Association ImagesNearly everyone reading this will have something of a soft spot for Dominos pizza - their slightly-overpriced dough-based goodness has powered millions of students through university and catered to an ever-increasing amount of parties and nights-in worldwide. However, for as far as the company has come since 1960 when founder Tom Monaghan first bought the similarly-named DomiNicks in Michigan, the sheer size of such a venture over the past five decades has seen its fair share of controversy. From contaminated food - the death-knell of any food chain - through to some horrifying and tragic stories the company were forced to be involved in, what was once a simple chain of restaurants has grown into the go-to name for anyone from weekly pizza lovers to newcomers wanting to know what the fuss is all about.
7. Having To Pay $32 Million In Court After Delivery Accident
Starting off with a story of sadness, and the unfortunate collision between a Dominos delivery driver and that of Ruth and Devavaram Christopher, a couple whose lives were irrevocably changed, being that following the incident Ruth passed away and Devavaram was left with brain damage. The family's attorney blamed Dominos' strict delivery time policies and the wage the driver was on, saying that he was forced to rush to get to his destination and this contributed to the accident. The court agreed with this, despite Dominos filing an appeal and stating they had no control over this aspect of their business, and it remains one of the most expensive lawsuits brought against the company.