California Sues Carmakers (including Toyota)
09-21-06, 01:05 PM
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09-21-06, 01:14 PM
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09-21-06, 01:16 PM
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09-21-06, 05:05 PM
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Frivolous
US Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Calls Action 'Epitome of Frivolous Lawsuits'
Thu Sep 21, 9:34 AM ET
To: National Desk
Contact: Larry Akey of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, 202-463-5824
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform President Lisa A. Rickard issued the following statement on the lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Bill Lockyer against automobile manufacturers for allegedly creating the "public nuisance" of global warming:
"The election year decision to file a lawsuit against automobile manufacturers for causing global warming by a politician seeking office is a classic case of over-reaching by a state attorney general. Automobile manufacturers have complied with every aspect of state and federal law in bringing a legal product to market. The vehicles Attorney General Lockyer is now labeling a 'public nuisance' have been fully inspected and licensed to operate by the state. At a time when the industry is looking for ways to cut emissions and promote alternative fuels, to single out the automobile companies for legal action in this way is the epitome of a frivolous lawsuit."
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The mission of the Institute for Legal Reform is to make America's legal system simpler, fairer and faster for everyone. The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region. Web: http://www.uschamber.com
http://www.usnewswire.com/
Thu Sep 21, 9:34 AM ET
To: National Desk
Contact: Larry Akey of the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, 202-463-5824
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform President Lisa A. Rickard issued the following statement on the lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Bill Lockyer against automobile manufacturers for allegedly creating the "public nuisance" of global warming:
"The election year decision to file a lawsuit against automobile manufacturers for causing global warming by a politician seeking office is a classic case of over-reaching by a state attorney general. Automobile manufacturers have complied with every aspect of state and federal law in bringing a legal product to market. The vehicles Attorney General Lockyer is now labeling a 'public nuisance' have been fully inspected and licensed to operate by the state. At a time when the industry is looking for ways to cut emissions and promote alternative fuels, to single out the automobile companies for legal action in this way is the epitome of a frivolous lawsuit."
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The mission of the Institute for Legal Reform is to make America's legal system simpler, fairer and faster for everyone. The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector and region. Web: http://www.uschamber.com
http://www.usnewswire.com/
09-21-06, 07:43 PM
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Whenever that Attorney General is up for re-election I hope voters remember and that he loses big time. 
09-22-06, 10:27 AM
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09-22-06, 10:39 AM
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09-22-06, 10:41 AM
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Arnold has ditched his beloved $950,000 fleet of Hummer trucks in a bid to save the environment - Hummers emit three times more carbon dioxide than a regular car - after the State of California announced it was suing carmakers over greenhouse gas emissions. He felt it was prudent to make the change.
09-22-06, 03:23 PM
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Being a Californian and a concerned environmentalist, I think the state suing the car companies is the wrong way to do things.
If California wanted people to drive less polluting cars, it should encourage its citizens to do so. People will continue to drive big SUVs and heavy polluting cars because they can and want to. That is what this country is founded upon.
I think the stickers to allow hybrids to drive in the carpool lane and tax breaks is a very good start. You would think more people would jump on the bandwagon with carpool privilege just so they don't have to sit in commuter traffic everyday, but people still choose to drive by themselves every day to and from work in cars that get less than 20MPG.
The problem with California is the new developments FORCE the citizens to do all of the ridiculous driving. You just can't seem to live near where you work and you can't walk anywhere to do anything. All the track housing is out in the middle of nowhere and there are no nearby office buildings, restaurants, shopping centers, etc....
The state shouldn't spend its money on costly litigation, instead it should spend it on public awareness of the issues and let its citizens decide if they want to take action their own.
If California wanted people to drive less polluting cars, it should encourage its citizens to do so. People will continue to drive big SUVs and heavy polluting cars because they can and want to. That is what this country is founded upon.
I think the stickers to allow hybrids to drive in the carpool lane and tax breaks is a very good start. You would think more people would jump on the bandwagon with carpool privilege just so they don't have to sit in commuter traffic everyday, but people still choose to drive by themselves every day to and from work in cars that get less than 20MPG.
The problem with California is the new developments FORCE the citizens to do all of the ridiculous driving. You just can't seem to live near where you work and you can't walk anywhere to do anything. All the track housing is out in the middle of nowhere and there are no nearby office buildings, restaurants, shopping centers, etc....
The state shouldn't spend its money on costly litigation, instead it should spend it on public awareness of the issues and let its citizens decide if they want to take action their own.