Richards, et al. v. State, et al.
EVELYN RICHARDS; JANE JOHNSON; BERNARD HARRELL; and WAKE COUNTY TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION; Plaintiffs, v. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA; and JAMES T. FAIN, III, Secretary of the N.C. Department of commerce, in his official capacity; ROY COOPER, Attorney General of North Carolina, in his official capacity; Defendants.
Case Status
| Current Status: | Pending |
|---|---|
| Date Filed: | Dec 20th, 2007 |
| Last Action: | Sep 5th, 2009 |
| Court Filed In: | State (Wake County) |
Case Summary
NCICL filed the lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court alleging that a $60 million give-away reportedly intended to benefit Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Bridgestone/Firestone violates various provisions of the North Carolina Constitution, including the Public Purpose Clause and clauses prohibiting special benefits and improper attempts to regulate labor.
Documents Filed
| Document Title | Date Filed | Court | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaintiffs Memo of Law in Opposition to MTD | 09/05/2009 | ||
| Motion to Dismiss | 01/22/2008 | State (Wake County) | PDF 796KB |
| Complaint and Petition for Declaratory Judgment | 12/20/2007 | State (Wake County) | PDF 8.1MB |