Thank you, Danny, for fighting for all of our families. This is big and surely will have far reaching effects.
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CANADA HUGHES BLOOD SUIT GOES TO COURT
by DannyHaszard 36 Replies latest watchtower medical
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Madame Quixote
How can we set up a fund (or contribute) for defraying the costs of the Hughes lawsuit and set up a fund in her memory to pay the cost of other such suits?
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DannyHaszard
Hughes case up at Forbes Religion News in Brief
Forbes - 11 minutes ago March 9 2006 1:25 est
... CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court ... Father to continue battle with Jehovah's Witnesses over daughter's death
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court decision partially cleared the way for a wrongful death lawsuit.
Lawrence Hughes filed the 2004 claim as executor of the estate of his daughter, Bethany, who died from acute leukemia in 2002 at age 17 after repeatedly refusing conventional treatment because of the faith's teaching.
A judge decided Hughes cannot proceed with claims against the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society because the court cannot arbitrate religious dogma. But Hughes can continue suing lawyers Shane Heath Brady and David Miles Gnam, Witnesses who represented Bethany, her mother Arliss and the Watch Tower.
The judge said the lawyers were not in a position to advise Bethany objectively, so that she could make a free and informed decision. Brady called the ruling "silly."
Hughes contends that the ruling means "a religious sect or cult can be held responsible for the injury they inflict on others, whether it relates to deliberately giving out misleading medical information or using institutional coercion." He said he might appeal the ruling so he can also proceed against the Watch Tower directly.
Bethany's illness garnered attention across Canada and renewed public debate over the circumstances under which someone under age 18 should be able to decide on medical care. -
DannyHaszard
Jehovah's Witness teen's dad to sue
Chicago Tribune, United States - 1 hour ago
CALGARY, Alberta -- A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court ... RELIGIONJehovah's Witness teen's dad to sue
Published March 10, 2006 CALGARY, Alberta -- A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court decision partially cleared the way for a wrongful death suit.
Lawrence Hughes filed the 2004 claim as executor of the estate of his daughter, Bethany, who died from acute leukemia in 2002 at age 17 after repeatedly refusing conventional treatment because of the faith's teaching.
A judge decided Hughes cannot proceed with claims against the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society because the court cannot arbitrate religious dogma. But Hughes can continue suing lawyers Shane Heath Brady and David Miles Gnam, Witnesses who represented Bethany, her mother, Arliss, and the Watch Tower.
The judge said the lawyers were not in a position to advise Bethany objectively, so that she could make a free and informed decision. -
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Four state weekend roundup has begun....
Father to continue fight with Jehovah's Witnesses
Deseret News, UT - 2 hours ago
CALGARY, Alberta — A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court ...Father to continue fight with Jehovah's Witnesses Associated Press
CALGARY, Alberta — A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court decision partially cleared the way for a wrongful death lawsuit. Lawrence Hughes filed the 2004 claim as executor of the estate of his daughter, Bethany, who died from acute leukemia in 2002 at age 17 after repeatedly refusing conventional treatment because of the faith's teaching. A judge decided Hughes cannot proceed with claims against the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society because the court cannot arbitrate religious dogma. But Hughes can continue suing lawyers Shane Heath Brady and David Miles Gnam, Witnesses who represented Bethany, her mother Arliss and the Watch Tower. The judge said the lawyers were not in a position to advise Bethany objectively, so that she could make a free and informed decision. Brady called the ruling "silly." Hughes contends that the ruling means "a religious sect or cult can be held responsible for the injury they inflict on others, whether it relates to deliberately giving out misleading medical information or using institutional coercion." He said he might appeal the ruling so he can also proceed against the Watch Tower directly . [email protected] CONTACTMinnesota priest told to stop Web postings
The Wichita Eagle, KS - 2 hours ago
... CALGARY, Alberta -- A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court ... Legal battle builds over Jehovah's Witness' stance on transfusions CALGARY, Alberta -- A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court decision partially cleared the way for a wrongful death lawsuit. Lawrence Hughes filed the 2004 claim as executor of the estate of his daughter, Bethany, who died from acute leukemia in 2002 at age 17 after repeatedly refusing conventional treatment because of the faith's teaching. A judge decided Hughes cannot proceed with claims against the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society because the court cannot arbitrate religious dogma. But Hughes can continue suing lawyers Shane Heath Brady and David Miles Gnam, Witnesses who represented Bethany, her mother Arliss and the Watch Tower. The judge said the lawyers were not in a position to advise Bethany objectively, so that she could make a free and informed decision. Brady (the JW lawyer) called the ruling "silly." Hughes contends that the ruling means "a religious sect or cult can be held responsible for the injury they inflict on others, whether it relates to deliberately giving out misleading medical information or using institutional coercion." He said he might appeal the ruling so he can also proceed against the Watch Tower directly. Bethany's illness garnered attention across Canada and renewed public debate over the circumstances under which someone under age 18 should be able to decide on medical care. [email protected] CONTACTD’Arcy to recognize candidates Sunday
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - 1 hour ago
... A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah’s Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court decision partly ... After teen’s death, father battles daughter’s sect A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah’s Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court decision partly cleared the way for a wrongful death lawsuit. Lawrence Hughes filed the 2004 claim as executor of the estate of his daughter, Bethany, who died from acute leukemia in 2002 at age 17 after repeatedly refusing conventional treatment because of the faith’s teaching. A judge decided Hughes cannot proceed with claims against the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society because the court cannot arbitrate religious dogma. But Hughes can continue suing lawyers Shane Heath Brady and David Miles Gnam, Witnesses who represented Bethany, her mother, Arliss, and the Watch Tower. The judge said the lawyers were not in a position to advise Bethany objectively, so that she could make a free and informed decision. http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortwayne/contact_us/feedback_np1/ feedback online formFaith briefs Mar. 11
Hilton Head Island Packet, SC - 1 hour ago
... CALGARY, Alberta -- A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court ... Father continues Witnesses fight CALGARY, Alberta -- A grieving father says he will continue his fight against Jehovah's Witnesses and their prohibition of blood transfusions after a court decision partially cleared the way for a wrongful death lawsuit. Lawrence Hughes filed the 2004 claim as executor of the estate of his daughter, Bethany, who died from acute leukemia in 2002 at age 17 after repeatedly refusing conventional treatment because of the faith's teaching. A judge said Hughes can continue suing lawyers Shane Heath Brady and David Miles Gnam, Witnesses who represented Bethany. The judge said the lawyers were not in a position to advise Bethany objectively, so that she could make a free and informed decision [email protected] [email protected] CONTACTS
