La Jolla salon operator sues state over COVID-19 restrictions

SAN DIEGO (CNS) - The operator of a La Jolla hair salon filed a proposed class-action lawsuit Tuesday, Jan. 19 against the state of California over its coronavirus closure orders, alleging disproportionate enforcement of pandemic restrictions against the beauty industry.

Tatoma Inc., which does business as Atelier Aucoin Salon on Girard Avenue, alleges in the suit filed in San Diego federal court that the state has singled out barbering and cosmetology professionals for complete closure of their businesses while other establishments have been allowed to operate either at reduced capacity, outd...