Posted on 04/19/2010 11:25:28 PM PDT by ForGod'sSake
In a new twist on lawsuits against Obamacare, TN attorney Van Irion filed a national class action in Federal court. The suit challenges Obamacare on the basis that Congress is not authorized by the Constitution to regulate health care. Mr. Irion is asking the courts to re-evaluate the Commerce clause precedent, arguing that current precedent in effect destroys the intent of the Constitution and specifically the 10th Amendment.
(PRWEB) April 19, 2010 -- Over 10,000 Americans have joined a lawsuit against Obamacare (http://obamacareclassaction.com). In a new twist on lawsuits against Obamacare, TN constitutional attorney and congressional candidate (http://www.van4congress.org/) Van Irion filed what is shaping up to be a national class action in Federal court April 8th. The suit challenges the constitutionality of Obamacare on the basis that Congress is not authorized by the Constitution to regulate health care. Mr. Irion is asking the courts to re-evaluate the legal precedent related to the Commerce clause, arguing that current precedent in effect destroys the intent of the Constitution and specifically the 10th Amendment.
The lawsuit is a unique take on legal actions against the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It is the first suit that allows any US citizen to join as a plaintiff and is the only suit to directly attack the legal precedent of the Commerce clause and therefore the Constitutionality of Obamacare. Greta Van Susteren, who has been following lawsuits related to Health Care Reform on her show “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren (http://www.foxnews.com/ontherecord/)”, will interview Van Irion this week during the 10pm time slot.
“The lawsuit quickly became so popular among grassroots movements, that we set up a website to take plaintiff information and allow people to follow the progress of the case,” said Irion, The site name is Obamacare Class Action, or “OCA”, and can be found at http://www.obamacareclassaction.com. The form that captures the necessary information asks for name, address and email address. Phone number and company name is optional, but gives US companies the option of signing on as a corporate plaintiff. “Once the complaint is amended to include all the plaintiffs that have signed on, each name will be listed,” said Irion. “At that point, we expect to have tens of thousands of plaintiffs.”
Since filing suit on April 8th, the site has added 1,000 plaintiffs (http://obamacareclassaction.com/join.php) a day on average, although Irion says that rate is increasing as more people hear about the opportunity to join. “This is truly the ‘People’s Suit’. It is their name on the complaint, versus the President, Pelosi, Reid and the U.S., saying that the Obamacare legislation is wrong. It is unconstitutional and must be overturned. The chance to take this to court with a team of constitutional attorneys making the points they have been shouting for over a year is something Americans have been looking for,” said Irion. "I am one of those that have been pointing out the unconstitutionality of Obamacare and am thrilled to have the opportunity to take on this fight.”
The complaint was filed in Federal Court, Eastern District of Tennessee, Chattanooga, case file number 1:10cv-71. For more information about Van Irion, visit Van4Congress (http://www.van4congress.org/) or Law Office of Van R Irion PLLC (http://www.irionlaw.com/).
Like, forever??? Now THAT would be a bargain! BTW, never tried lamb chops(have herd, uh, heard they're greeeaaasssy) but I have eaten cabrito south of the border that was to DIE for. I guess they've been preparing goat down there for so long they've perfected the art.
I thought meat came in a cellophane wrap from the grocers. la la la la la (fingers in ears) so don't get into graphic detail please!!!
Good for you, Dale. California can use all it can get. Conservatives and patriots there need to make a statement, as much as anything else.
Uh huh, so I guess you've never been around when it's hog killin' time, eh? That's an experience you'll not soon forget. The only thing not used in the process is the oink, and I ain't so sure about that.
Nope! Military brat—always lived around airplanes, no animals, except for those wearing those cute uniforms!
Good morning!
Alabama has added 73 since I joined.
Cool! So, are you in some way responsible for contributing to the delinquency and seditious behavior of the fine folk in Bammy??? Shame! FWIW, Texas has somehow discovered renewed energy and is once again closing the gap on Californistan.
The Lone Star will proudly wave again!
And thanks for your many pings and FReepmails... sorry I'm a bit slow with the FReepmails lately...
I have a couple of Texans that have ping lists...so if they haven’t already pinged everyone...here is their chance! Thanks!
I’ll ping my list too.
Thank you, thank you! Texans are on the move again and at the current pace could retake the lead before dinner time. There’s just something about being in second place that gives me the willies! ;^)
So, are you in some way responsible for contributing to the delinquency and seditious behavior of the fine folk in Bammy???
I think bamahead probably deserves most of that credit (Reply 46). But I'm spreading the word, too!
Texan’s CAN’T be 2nd place!!
I just posted it to my Facebook so more people can get involved if they wish! heh-heh!
Not on OUR watch!!!
Gotta run tend to some chores before it gets dark.
Ok. Keep prodding us! :D
Prodding? From Colliefoornia? I don't think so! ;^)
You’re in California? LOL!
Thought you were here with us Texans! :D
BTW, Texas was gaining on 'em but then we seem to have plateaued, or something...
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