Posted August 31, 20195 yr Re the opioid federal cases, Yost wants to block it so he can take all the money and then give a little to the cities, when the state itself bears little of the costs of the opioid epidemic. Police, EMS, coroner costs, etc are all local and the state has cut billions from the cities over the past ten years. Yost is violating home rule Its also illegal. And this is our state attorney? And he's being clever trying to create a law that says the state has exclusive authority for any suit that involves at least five counties--that's 5.6% of the state--that's supposed to be reasonable? There any many cases that cities would lose the ability to fight for themselves on. And the state may not wish to file a suit, if say, an industry is close ally or funder for Yost in the future. In which case, cities would have no recourse. This is really serious. He's a filed a motion in federal court already. Can anyone just write a counter argument to the Federal appeals court who will hear this? This is outrageous. Is he impeachable for this? There is precedent in Ohio remove an AG. From 2008, for reference: https://tucson.com/news/national/dems-move-to-impeach-embattled-ohio-attorney-general/article_c8ed810a-b3af-5c4e-b405-bc1e3dde817c.html. For the first time ever, I find myself agreeing with the commenters on cleveland.com: "Dave Yost is doing this for one simple reason: Any and all financial benefits from pharmaceuticals will come directly too and through his office. Only a fool would think the Dishonest Dave wouldn’t take his cut before distribution to the organizations and individuals he chooses. Are Ohio voters that stupid?......Yost...may have already cut a deal with [pharma co's] which reduce the compensation to the victims families for pennys on a dollar. Simply put, Yost is crooked as a dog’s hind leg." https://www.cleveland.com/open/2019/08/bill-seeks-to-give-ohio-ag-dave-yost-control-over-local-opioid-lawsuits.html The real scary thing is this not just about opioids---this will have far reaching affects that limit the ability for cities to take action for the interests of their citizens. We all know how "Ohio" works. Its conservative, Republican, agricultural, doesn't like/understand cities, and propped by corporate interests (in general). (Ohio is actually not alone amongst states for this behavior). We can't let the state destroy the cities. How do we fight this?
August 31, 20195 yr Author ^I think writing to state legislators will have little effect as they're generally controlled by rural interests. What's the best course of action here. This is not just about the opioid trial and money---it affects ALL future cases as well. Edited August 31, 20195 yr by Pugu
September 1, 20195 yr Refuse to turn the money over to the state. If the state threatens to arrest local officials, we need to stand with them and prevent the arrests. This is what taking a stand looks like. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 1, 20195 yr Author ^Thanks to KJP for responding. This is one of the most outrageous attacks on Ohio cities ever--and its done by the State of Ohio. It can prevent cities from EVER suing a slum landlord, tobacco company or anyone. The State's interests are very different than the cities, especially if they are corporations which donate to people like Yost. I'm very surprised (and disappointed) that the people on this board don't seem to give to a crap. Thankfully, at least the PD is covering it. Outrage over Dave Yost’s cash grab "Outrage is the theme of the day for the latest episode of This Week in the CLE, with the reporting and editing team here at cleveland.com chewing on no end of stories that had our jaws dropping over the past week. We begin with some scorn for a proposal backed by Attorney General Dave Yost to deprive local governments of their right to seek damages in court when they are wronged...." https://www.cleveland.com/news/2019/08/outrage-over-dave-yosts-cash-grab-anti-china-baiting-an-unprecedented-tax-giveaway-city-council-expenses-and-a-jail-guard-drug-ring-this-week-in-the-cle.html
September 3, 20195 yr On 9/1/2019 at 2:40 PM, Pugu said: I'm very surprised (and disappointed) that the people on this board don't seem to give to a crap. Thankfully, at least the PD is covering it. Just because people on this board choose not to respond to your every perceived outrage or injustice doesn't mean a crap is not given. It simply means people choose not to respond to your post, so perhaps it's best not to paint everyone with the "doesn't care" brush. I strongly disagree with Yost, yet I find no solution to the issue by being outraged about it on UO.
September 3, 20195 yr To his credit, Gov. DeWine has mentioned he would never sign such a bill. https://www.10tv.com/article/ohio-ag-dave-yost-sues-halt-upcoming-opioid-trials-2019-sep
September 3, 20195 yr Author 11 hours ago, jeremyck01 said: Just because people on this board choose not to respond to your every perceived outrage or injustice doesn't mean a crap is not given. It simply means people choose not to respond to your post, so perhaps it's best not to paint everyone with the "doesn't care" brush. I strongly disagree with Yost, yet I find no solution to the issue by being outraged about it on UO. Apologies for the broad generalization--and thanks for responding (really). Simple outrage wasn't the point. I was asking what can we do about it? Particularly hoping Yabo and the other attorneys on here who would have legal/legislative expertise and ideas.
September 3, 20195 yr Author 9 hours ago, plinth857 said: To his credit, Gov. DeWine has mentioned he would never sign such a bill. https://www.10tv.com/article/ohio-ag-dave-yost-sues-halt-upcoming-opioid-trials-2019-sep That's good to hear, thanks.
September 3, 20195 yr Author ^the irony of objectivity. Yost is supposed to do what is best for all Ohioians. Instead it has become urban vs. rural; and for the benefit of Republicans over the good of all people. He appealed to the US Supreme Court that the federal ruling that Ohio's gerrymandering was unconstitutional by a federal appellate court and he temporarily prevailed. I believe Ohio will remain gerrymandered in favor of republicans for the 2020 Federal election. So his screw Democrats--and now screw cities (which may just be reinforcing the first one)--is very calculating--ensuring centralized and republican power so that even if one thing is repealed or deemed unconstitutional he'll have other layers.
October 5, 20204 yr Why does the AG need a 12-member scientific advisory panel? He doesn't trust the Ohio EPA? Or is it just mission creep? https://www.cleveland.com/open/2020/10/ohio-ag-dave-yost-creates-scientific-advisory-council-to-alert-assist-him-regarding-algal-blooms-other-issues.html Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
October 5, 20204 yr On 9/3/2019 at 9:44 AM, YABO713 said: This thread headline sends a nice, cool, un-Trump-like, tone of objectivity re-up
