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Thurston County restaurant owner faces judge and more fines for violating COVID-19 restrictions
The owner of Farm Boy Drive-In is the first in the state to be held in contempt for violating to adhere to the state s restaurant coronavirus restrictions. Author: Drew Mikkelsen Updated: 7:21 PM PST December 29, 2020
LEWIS COUNTY, Wash On Tuesday, a Thurston County judge ordered the owner of Farm Boy Drive-In to be held in contempt for failing to close the restaurant’s dining room to customers.
Judge Chris Lanese also fined owner Brian Robbins $2,000 for every day he offers indoor service.
An assistant attorney general representing the state’s Department of Labor and Industries said the owner has repeatedly ignored Gov. Jay Inslee’s newest COVID-19 restrictions, banning indoor service at bars and restaurants.