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'Gay' man sues $70 million for emotional distress because homosexuality cast as sin
WND ^ | July 9th, 2008

Posted on 07/09/2008 8:04:41 AM PDT by Raineygoodyear

A homosexual man is suing a major Christian publisher for violating his constitutional rights and causing emotional pain, because its Bible versions refer to homosexuality as a sin. Bradley LaShawn Fowler, 39, of Canton, Mich., is seeking $60 million from Zondervan and another $10 million from Thomas Nelson Publishing in lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the Grand Rapids Press reported. Fowler filed his claim against Grand Rapids-based Zondervan yesterday, alleging its Bibles' references to homosexuality as a sin have made him an outcast from his family and contributed to physical discomfort and periods of "demoralization, chaos and bewilderment," the paper said. He filed suit against Tennessee publisher Thomas Nelson in June. Yesterday, U.S. District Judge Julian Abele Cook Jr. refused to appoint an attorney to represent Fowler in the Thomas Nelson case, saying the court "has some very genuine concerns about the nature and efficacy of these claims." Fowler, who is representing himself in both lawsuits, says in his complaint against Zondervan that the publisher intended to design a religious, sacred document to reflect an individual opinion or a group's conclusion to cause "me or anyone who is a homosexual to endure verbal abuse, discrimination, episodes of hate, and physical violence ... including murder."

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: bible; firstamendment; freespeech; homosexualagenda; judiciary; lawsuit; sin; thomasnelson; zondervan
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To: Maceman
If this lawsuit survives a motion dismiss, we are all in in deep kim chi.

It'll be worse than deep kim chi. We'll become Canada.

And I mean no disrespect to all you fine Cannucks.

21 posted on 07/09/2008 8:15:38 AM PDT by Flycatcher (Strong copy for a strong America)
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To: Phantom Lord
I agree with you, but go a step further. If there is as lawyer involved on behalf of this clown, HE should be fined, if not disbarred. Garbage in court is a direct result of gargage at the bar.

John / Billybob

22 posted on 07/09/2008 8:17:43 AM PDT by Congressman Billybob ( www.ArmorforCongress.com)
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To: Phantom Lord
I agree with you, but go a step further. If there is as lawyer involved on behalf of this clown, HE should be fined, if not disbarred. Garbage in court is a direct result of garbage at the bar.

John / Billybob

23 posted on 07/09/2008 8:17:44 AM PDT by Congressman Billybob ( www.ArmorforCongress.com)
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To: Raineygoodyear
'Gay' man sues $70 million for emotional distress because homosexuality cast as sin

If that works, we could extend it.


24 posted on 07/09/2008 8:18:28 AM PDT by kittycatonline.com
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To: Raineygoodyear

All the guy has to do is get himself a homosexual judge and he has his 70 million.


25 posted on 07/09/2008 8:18:39 AM PDT by Neoliberalnot ((Hallmarks of Liberalism: Ingratitude and Envy))
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To: Raineygoodyear

Maybe he should sue the Court of St. James...................


26 posted on 07/09/2008 8:19:59 AM PDT by Red Badger (If we drill deep enough, we can reach the Saudi oil fields from THIS side..........)
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To: ShadowAce

If you can sue a “Ham Sandwich” you can sue money...............


27 posted on 07/09/2008 8:21:31 AM PDT by Red Badger (If we drill deep enough, we can reach the Saudi oil fields from THIS side..........)
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To: Raineygoodyear

The real question is if the courts tell him to go bugger himself, will he consider that a defeat or a victory?


28 posted on 07/09/2008 8:21:42 AM PDT by According2RecentPollsAirIsGood
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To: esquirette
Difficult to get Rule 11 sanctions against a pro se plaintiff. Standard is knowingly filing a pleading not reasonably supported by law (or reasonable expectation of change in law) or facts. Most states have Rule 11 as well.

I was recently involved in a case where a pro se plaintiff (and a lawyer to boot!) was hit for $6500 in Rule 11 sanctions. That was, however, only half of defendant's out of pocket lawyer expense. Nothing awarded for defendant's time and bother. Defendant is contemplated suing the out of control lawyer for malicious prosecution. Oh yeah, out of control lawyer is of course appealing grant of Rule 11 sanctions. Deal could end up costing defendant a bundle, while out of control lawyer pays nothing for his continued frivolous filings.

Grant of Rule 11 sanctions is entirely discretionary on part of judge, both as to whether they are granted and in what amount. So it's not really "loser pays." Unfortunately.

29 posted on 07/09/2008 8:22:15 AM PDT by Martin Tell ("It is the right, good old way you are in: keep in it.")
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To: ShadowAce

Counter sue for attempting to steal the publisher’s first amendment rights. Sue for $450,000,000.97. Might as well, he probably has a negative net worth anyway.


30 posted on 07/09/2008 8:24:26 AM PDT by DManA
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To: airborne

“This lawsuit probably could have been successful in Great Britain, or possibly Canada, but not in America (YET!).”

I don’t think it has any chance of being successful anywhere, but actually I would think it has more chance of a hearing in the “litigation-happy” US.


31 posted on 07/09/2008 8:25:21 AM PDT by Vanders9
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To: Raineygoodyear
The Lib's ideal version of the First Amendment:

Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech of people we like, or of the our allies in the press; or the right of the people we like peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

32 posted on 07/09/2008 8:26:10 AM PDT by Reaganesque
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To: Raineygoodyear

Interesting lawsuit. Totally groundless, but an interesting concept.

Oh, Obama’s comments offended me. Maybe I can sue him.


33 posted on 07/09/2008 8:26:14 AM PDT by Old Mountain man (Official FR PITA)
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To: trisham

Do murderers who are rebuked by family get to sue, too?


34 posted on 07/09/2008 8:27:42 AM PDT by tbw2 (Freeper sci-fi - "Sirat: Through the Fires of Hell" - on amazon.com)
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To: trisham
Is he proud or emotionally distressed?

Doesn't his book refute the premise of his lawsuit?

I can't imagine his winning anything except his 15 minutes.

35 posted on 07/09/2008 8:28:19 AM PDT by Madame Dufarge
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To: newgeezer

Seems like a 1st amendment case. But wait, Christians don’t get no steenking 1st amendment.


36 posted on 07/09/2008 8:28:48 AM PDT by DungeonMaster (Obamafeld, "A CAMPAIGN ABOUT NOTHING".)
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To: ShadowAce
The government does in fact do just that in civil asset forfeiture cases (e.g., United States of America v. $124,700 in U.S. Currency).
37 posted on 07/09/2008 8:29:33 AM PDT by Arguendo
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To: xsmommy
Agreed....I'd like to see that one. Funny, The Truth has a lot people declaring war on the US and its founding principles.

Sin is sin...homosexual behavior is akin to lying, stealing, murder, and it's basically putting one's self in front of God and His Word.

38 posted on 07/09/2008 8:29:43 AM PDT by RSmithOpt (Liberalism: Highway to Hell)
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To: Tax-chick
I almost admire the guy for trying this. He’s got vision.

No way do I want his wet dream to become our nightmare.

39 posted on 07/09/2008 8:30:12 AM PDT by brityank (The more I learn about the Constitution, the more I realise this Government is UNconstitutional !!)
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To: trisham

BINGO.

This is a cheap way to use the legal system as advertising for his book.


40 posted on 07/09/2008 8:30:50 AM PDT by xDGx
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