PETA sues Hermosa Beach’s Hot’s Kitchen over foie gras
Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protest outside Hot’s Kitchen on Hermosa Avenue last week. The animal rights organization sued the restaurant for allegedly violating the statewide ban on the sale of foie gras. Photo The animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals filed a lawsuit against Hot’s Kitchen of Hermosa Beach for allegedly selling foie gras, which was banned for sale in the state of California this summer. “This restaurant is trying to find a loophole in the law so they can continue to serve this very cruel and illegal dish,” said Virginia Fort, a senior campaigner for PETA. Fort and other protesters gathered outside of the restaurant last week holding posters depicting geese being force-fed by metal tubes and handing out fliers to patrons and passersbys. “We’re going to keep coming out here until they stop serving it,” Fort said. Sean Chaney, executive chef and owner of Hot’s Kitchen, believes he is not breaking the law because he is not charging for the product. “The lawsuit is just a publicity stunt, which PETA is known for. What are they suing me for? [The law] forbids selling [the foie] and I’m giving it away,” Chaney…
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