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Lawsuit Over Red-Light Cameras Heads To Ohio Supreme Court

POSTED: 6:54 pm EST February 7, 2007
UPDATED: 7:04 pm EST February 7, 2007

There's now more to the big fallout from a 5 On Your Side investigation involving red-light cameras.

A story about a lawsuit filed by an Akron woman is now making headlines across the country as the case heads to the Ohio Supreme Court, reported NewsChannel5 chief investigator Duane Pohlman.

The suit may not only force cities in Ohio to remove red-light cameras but also refund millions of dollars worth of fines.

At the center of the suit is Kelly Mendenhall, the wife of Akron attorney Warner Mendenhall.

The Mendenhalls claim Ohio cities like Akron and Cleveland have turned speeding, which is a criminal act in Ohio, into a civil offense.

Because of that, Warner Mendenhall argues that the red-light cameras are illegal.

"Cities have clearly lost their way they do not understand what their limits are. We are a government where the power is granted from the people to the government, and government isn't just allowed to do anything it wants," Warner Mendenhall said.

There is no word yet on when the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments.





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