SEATTLE (AP) — Dozens of women on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, alleging that his participation in legal action seeking to overturn the new federal health care law threatens access to comprehensive coverage for women.
The politically charged lawsuit is seeking a ruling that McKenna violated his ethical duties by asking the Supreme Court to invalidate protections for women's health care. It claims that his actions go against the wishes of his clients, the residents of Washington state.
As of Thursday morning, 90 women had signed on as plaintiffs in the case.
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