The man who created the viral “Tips for Lenin” GoFundMe page is being sued by the San Diego woman who tried to shame the Starbucks barista online for following COVID-19 safety protocols and refusing to serve her.

Remember Lenin Gutierrez, that San Diego-based Starbucks barista who refused service to a maskless woman last year? Here’s what he’s up to today — and how he hopes the people of the world keep lifting each other up in tough times.

NBC 7 spoke to Lenin Gutierrez about his plans with the money thousands of people donated for what many considered a brave action.