Another Lawsuit Highlights L.A.’s Licensing Challenges

Three companies have sued the City of Los Angeles over the bungled roll-out of its cannabis license application process.

Often called the world’s largest cannabis market, the new lawsuit highlights L.A.'s struggle to create a regulated and equitable marijuana industry.

ARMLA One Inc., ARMLA Two Inc. and Gompers SocEq Inc. sued the city, its Department of Cannabis Regulation and its executive director Cat Packer in U.S. District Court in California’s Central District Monday. Last year, ARMLA One was one of 100 applicants greenlit for a retail license.