Calif. wine country business coalition sues Gov. Gavin Newsom
OAN Newsroom
UPDATED 12:50 PM PT – Thursday, January 21, 2021
A group of wineries and restaurants launch a lawsuit against California Governor Gavin Newsom (D).
The ‘Wine Country Coalition for Safe Reopening‘ filed the lawsuit
Tuesday. It alleges Newsom did not provide scientific evidence to show
outdoor dining is more dangerous to public health than other permitted
activities.
The lawsuit demands the governor open outdoor dining or prove that it is
unsafe. According to business owners, the state made a false claim that
their decisions are based on science.
“We’ve had devastating wildfires this year that were down the street
from the hotel,” Carl Dene, owner of Brannan Cottage Inn, said. “We lost
weeks of business because of that; we have lost months of business
because of COVID. It’s been a really bad roller coaster.”
This is the latest in a series of litigation against the Democrat governor over his coronavirus restrictions.
