Washington Supreme Court Dings Restaurant's Appeal Over $1 Million COVID Fine
A Washington State Supreme Court justice shuts down a restaurant's "no harm, no foul" defense in a million-dollar battle over pandemic dining violations.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- The Washington State Supreme Court is considering whether a nearly $1 million fine for indoor dining violations is legally sound.
- The restaurant argues regulators failed to prove actual harm, while the court suggests the 'risk of death' is a sufficient basis for the penalty.
- The ruling will set a major precedent for the state's power to use massive financial penalties to enforce emergency public health orders.
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