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Bars, restaurants sue Kentucky Gov. Beshear

By Washington Examiner
Published March 9, 2021 2:30pm ET
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Bars, restaurants sue Kentucky Gov. Beshear
Signs on the door of The Black Italian restaurant and catering service showing the COVID-19 restrictions, in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. The restaurant's owners, Paula and Anthony Hunter cannot have in person dining, and are hoping for another round of federal aid to hang on until vaccines can conquer the virus. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

A group of bars and restaurants from across the state filed a lawsuit Monday against Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, challenging his COVID-19 emergency orders that limit their establishments.

The suit was filed by Goodwood Brewing Co., which operates brewpubs in Louisville, Lexington; Dundee Tavern in Louisville; and Trindy’s, which operates a family restaurant and bar in Georgetown. The Pacific Legal Foundation represents the plaintiffs.

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