Judge Trudy White ruled in favor of petitioner Remmeter, L.L.C. today in his effort to secure a temporary restraining order (T.R.O.) or injunction to enjoin (prohibit by judicial order) the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control from enforcing the suspension of Chelsea’s alcohol license. She also required a $1,500.00 (refundable) bond be posted by Remmeter, L.L.C. to ensure compliance with her judgment pending outcome of the appeal. That $1,500.00 is not punitive in nature. A new trial date has not yet been set. Counsel for Remmeter, L.L.C. has 72 hours to submit a judgment for White to sign, they’ll then look at the docket, set a date and prepare for trial. In the meantime, we lobby for passage of SB 136, we let our elected officials (State Representatives, Senators, Mayor, Planning and Zoning Commissioners and the Metro Council) know our thoughts and our position on all of this. Then we tell our friends and we share food, drink, music and merriment at Chelsea’s Cafe!
Well done Dave Remmeter, Brandon Brown, Judge Trudy White and all of you who continue to support this cause! Justice was served.
Update from Dave Remmetter (Chelsea’s Owner): Though Chelsea’s has posted the required bond, we still have not been re-issued our liquor license. Therefore, we will not be able to sell alcoholic drinks for up to 72 hours (possibly sooner). Please stay tuned for an update, but as of right now, Chelsea’s cannot yet sell any alcoholic beverages.
it always amazes me how our state government recognizes that our bright and talented young people are leaving the state, admits this is a huge problem, then harasses and attempts to close an establishment where many recent, in state college grads hang out. i’m glad people are standing up for their rights in Baton Rouge and not letting the “business as usual” or the “good ole boy” mentality ruin our city.
can we organize a protest concert? i would love to play and can get many others!
I like to say Fight For Your Right To Party.
The Beer is back on tap at Chelsea’s as of 5pm Thursday May 7 2009