Post by Logan on Jul 5, 2016 6:51:30 GMT -6
A Jefferson Circuit Court judge has tossed out a lawsuit by Gov. Matt Bevin's administration against Planned Parenthood that alleged the reproductive health organization illegally provided abortions at its new clinic in downtown Louisville.
In dismissing the lawsuit filed by Bevin's general counsel, Steve Pitt, Judge Mitch Perry found that Planned Parenthood had, as it had claimed, been following directions of state officials when it began offering abortions in December as part of its effort to obtain a state license.
Lawyer Thomas Clay, who represents Planned Parenthood, said his clients were "very pleased" with the decision.
"It remains to be seen whether the Bevin administration will accept this decision or whether it will seek appellate review," Clay said.
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2016/07/01/planned-parenthood-wins-case-against-bevin/86614882/
In dismissing the lawsuit filed by Bevin's general counsel, Steve Pitt, Judge Mitch Perry found that Planned Parenthood had, as it had claimed, been following directions of state officials when it began offering abortions in December as part of its effort to obtain a state license.
Lawyer Thomas Clay, who represents Planned Parenthood, said his clients were "very pleased" with the decision.
"It remains to be seen whether the Bevin administration will accept this decision or whether it will seek appellate review," Clay said.
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2016/07/01/planned-parenthood-wins-case-against-bevin/86614882/