LA County Settles With Restaurant That Ignored Outdoor Dining Ban During Lockdown | Eater LA

"A months-long legal dispute over on-site dining during the COVID-19 winter surge was resolved with a settlement requiring the business to pay $10,000 in abatement costs, face potential additional penalties, and carry $25,000 in suspended civil fines that become payable if it violates the agreement. The county’s case stemmed from a December 2, 2020 inspection that found 18–22 people dining on the outdoor patio in violation of a public-health order; the settlement includes an injunction prohibiting operation without a public-health permit and will terminate after 18 months if the company fully complies." - Mona Holmes