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 Peoples 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/).
He needs a Facebook link on the site though.
If the courts can’t see how unconstitutional this mandated purchase from a private company is then we are no longer any bit free because the government can then tell us what clothes to wear, how we cut our hair, what jobs we must do, what cars we drive, etc, all for “public health and welfare”.
You are dealing with lawyers.
1. most all federal judges came from the government, specifically the DOJ.
2. many were law professors who advocated for more government control of personal behavior “for the public good” (except for sex, then it is one massive goverment funded orgy)
3. They are judges they know better.
Van Irion’s a local. Good candidate for the 3rd Tennessee district. I signed up for this suit before he even had the separate web site.
Video of Van Irion on Greta on 4/19
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4157996/talking-points-419#/v/4158187/10000-plaintiffs/?playlist_id=87937
I am proud to stand with 14000 other hoppin’ mad Americans to stop the continued mad march to marxism.
Count me in...
It’s time to take back the country.
Joined and shared on Facebook. :~)
Done, And I’m on yet another “list”.
bookmark
Thanks....was just thinking...because this is, in fact, a national effort, it would be great if we could get this information posted to each of the FR State boards. I don’t know how or even if it is allowed.
Government health care in action:
Jana Winter
- FOXNews.com
- April 19, 2010
VA Claims Office Takes SNAFU to a New Level
Last month, a decorated Gulf War hero received a letter from the Veterans Affairs Administration that said: We are working on your claim for menstrual disorder. He was surprised — but not as much as one might think.
Last month, a decorated Gulf War hero received a letter from the Veterans Affairs Administration that said: We are working on your claim for menstrual disorder.
There was just one problem: The claim was submitted for fibromyalgia.
Make that two problems: The claim was submitted by Glenn McBride, a 40-year-old man from Roanoke, Va., who most definitely does not get menstrual cramps.
Excerpt
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/04/19/veterans-health-claims-menstrual-disorder/
bump
I’m in! Thanks for posting!
I joined the FB.
Signed and forwarded to email addy list.
ping...
Heh,heh. Total now up to 15,650 and STILL picking up speed. And now that the sun is up Texas is pulling away(a little):
Sure. Thanks!
Not to mention our GOD given rights, eh?
I recall a subdued but expectant feeling of euphoria after the 2000 elections. I actually believed at the time with Pubbies running the show the trash would be summarily hauled off. Went relatively well for four years. Then our Pubbies began to get that Dim swagger of the pampered ruling class. Downhill from there, so while I have high expectations for 2010, it will be tempered with the reality of history's lessons.
Yes they do. If you're a facebook user go to their page and offer that suggestion. Couldn't hurt.
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