Judge drops $5,000 penalty for restaurant owner who defied COVID rules
A judge told Dana Tanner she “technically” violated the law, “But I understand why you violated the law because you had to feed your family and pay your bills.”
Restaurant owner who defied COVID-19 rules drops court case against Long Beach
Dana Tanner had asked a judge to force the city to return her health permit so she could reopen Restauration, but she says she’s moved on.
Restaurant owner says she’s broke after spurning COVID rules; judge agrees to toss charges
“I felt it was my right to operate my business,” Restauration’s owner, Dana Tanner, said when the judge pressed her on why she ignored health orders.
It cost $28,000 to investigate restaurant owner who defied COVID rules, city says
How much should the owner of Restauration pay to avoid facing criminal charges for defying coronavirus rules? It’s in a judge’s hands now.
Buy a bit of controversial history: Restauration site for sale at $2.3 million
The site is likely to continue serving as a restaurant, and it’s ideally set up to function as one, at least so long as COVID-19 and its delta variant don’t bring further restrictions.
Restaurant owner who defied COVID-19 rules closes permanently, but says she has no regrets
Restauration set off a firestorm of controversy by staying open during the worst stages of the pandemic. Now it’s closed.
Criminal COVID case can proceed after judge rejects restaurant owner’s double-jeopardy plea
The decision means the misdemeanor case that’s been pending against Restauration owner Dana Tanner can move forward.
As Restauration owner still refuses to close, her attorney tries an uncommon legal defense
The restaurant owner’s attorney, has tried to enter a plea of “once in jeopardy,” essentially claiming the owner was improperly being tried for the same crimes twice.
Owner of restaurant that defied COVID-19 rules given new health permit by mistake
Dana Tanner, owner of Restauration in Bluff Heights, is still facing a host of other fines and criminal charges.
Restaurant that defied COVID-19 rules takes city to court, seeking return of health permit
A Long Beach restaurant owner who defied local coronavirus rules wants a judge to force the city into letting her reopen now that a ban on outdoor dining has been lifted.