"Permit Patty" resigns from the company after an incident involving a child selling water

San Francisco, California –

A spokesperson for TreatWell Health says that the company's CEO, Alison Ettel, has resigned, following a viral incident in which she called the police an 8-year-old girl selling unlicensed water bottles outside AT & T Park. San Francisco.

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The Instagram video showing the incident was released Saturday by Erin Austin, the mother of 8-year-old Jordan Rogers. It has been seen millions of times around the world.

Ettel told ABC News that she never spoke to the little girl, but said that the security guard of her building first tried to lower the noise or move the mother and tell her that she had telephoned the police. she "just wanted to know if what they were doing was legal".

SFPD later confirmed to ABC7 News that they have not received any calls about anyone selling water.

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The online reaction was quick and fierce, with commentators nicknamed it "Permit Patty" and worse, accusing Ettel of racism.

"Ms. Ettel believes that TreatWell, its employees and patients should not have to suffer because of a situation that has occurred in a time of escalation, and she regrets her share and is full of remorse, "said TreatWell's spokesperson.

Read their full statement below:

"As a spokesperson for TreatWell Health, we are deeply sorry and regret the incident that occurred last weekend: a terrible mistake was made that affected a girl and her family, it is important to know that he had never intended to denigrate, harassing But, in a moment of great commotion, an absolutely erroneous decision was made by our CEO, guilt lies in this decision, and even if it was completely wrong, the act that followed was not motivated. by any racist intent.

We are aware of the tumultuous tumult of racism in this country and agree that its very existence has nowhere else, especially in the cannabis industry. On the contrary, we respect all family values, virtues and religious beliefs, lifestyles and we all support. And as a company, we refute any notion of prejudice.

Our only goal as a business is to enrich, care for and preserve the thousands of lives of these patients in need. We do not apologize for the act, we rather accept the fact that a very bad decision was made.

We respect all people of color, race, creed, ethnic diversity and we are a zero-tolerance, all-inclusive company.

We ask for your professional courtesy and allow TreatWell Health to mitigate the damage, especially for the sanctity and future medical cannabis needs of our patients. "

Alison Ettel, CEO of TreatWell Health, resigned, with immediate effect. This decision, even if it is not easy, is in the best interest of their patients.

Ms. Ettel believes that TreatWell, its employees and patients should not have to suffer because of a situation that has occurred in a time of escalation. And she regrets her share and is full of remorse.

Alison has been an incredible asset in the development, marketing and overall success of bringing to market a highly valued medical product. As a result, TreatWell has become a company that has great medical value and the work must continue. The founding principles of providing cannabis products of the highest quality and passion for patient care have not changed. Ms. Ettel believes in the fundamental roots of TreatWell – that patients go first, and she respectfully wishes the company continued success in all its endeavors. "