Pork Lawsuit
This page will keep you posted about the progress of the Anti-corporate welfare lawsuit that is pending in State Supreme Court, Albany, New York.
The lawsuit seeks a permanent end to all cash grants to private corporations for “economic development.”
Oral argument in the case was held on December 3rd in Albany. The court reserved decision and should issue a ruling within 60 days.
Here is our action plan while we wait:
1. propose constitutional amendments to ban all forms of corporate welfare.
2. seek partners for the cause–The Libertarian Party is the first group to endorse our lawsuit.
3. prepare to lobby the legislature for the return of our money if we win the case.
Case documents are listed below (we are updating the site and all documents will be online shortly).
Make signs:
Google “Pork Lawsuit”
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Three Men in a Courtroom!
Contact: Jim Ostrowski, jameso@apollo3.com, (716) 435-8918.
Case Documents
Breaking News - Updated July 26, 2010
State’s Motion for Leave to Appeal with Court’s Decision
Update January 6, 2010 -Appellate Brief filed.
The People v. The State of New York
Anti-Corporate Welfare Lawsuit
Legal Documents
Plaintiffs’ Documents
Affidavit of William L. Anderson
Defendants’ Documents
New York State Defendants
Affirmation of Kathy A. Bennett
Affidavit of Douglas G. Wehrle
Letter brief in response to Anderson
IBM
Affirmation of Kathleen McDermott
Brief in Response to Anderson
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Brief in response to Anderson
West Genesee Hotel Associates (Buffalo Hyatt)
Reply Affirmation of Kevin J. Cross
American Axle and Manufacturing
Affidavit of Robert E. Scott
Affirmation of Timothy J. Graber
Court of Appeals Process
Court’s Letter Regarding Subject Matter Jurisdiction
State’s Objection to Subject Matter Jurisdiction
Appellant’s Argument Supporting Subject Matter Jurisdiction
