In a lawsuit against Novo Cafe last week, the Los Angeles County has accused the Italian restaurant, in the city of Westlake Village, of violating COVID-19 health orders and regulations, racking up fines totaling nearly $100,000. In court documents obtained by The Epoch Times, the county accused Novo Cafe of “putting the health of their workers, customers, and the community at risk.” Novo Cafe is accused of serving diners both indoors and outdoors despite pandemic restrictions prohibiting it from doing so. The cafe was also accused of operating after its public health permit has been revoked in February 2021, as well as having unmasked staff around customers. “Last week, the County of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit against Novo Cafe to require compliance with the Health Officer Order. As COVID infections increase, approximately 150 restaurants have reported outbreaks among their staff. It is vitally important that operators of all worksites, including restaurants, …