Healthy Bellies: Judge Grants Federal Case to go into OVERTIME

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Remember watching basketball games where the bully team racks up penalties and personal fouls, cheating their way toward a win? That team is the City of Naperville (CON).

Naperville Smart Meter Awareness, the "good guys," are consistently playing by the rules.

CON pushes and shoves their way across the court, whistle blown on them left and right. NSMA goes to the line and sinks every free throw.

By the end of the 2nd period, CON throws a 1/2 court shot and sinks it - TIE GAME. We go into overtime.

Over the past 14 months since our filing of the federal lawsuit, CON has filed multiple motions. We have countered with a logical and simple motion for preliminary injunction. The city forced the smart meters anyway. With all this chaos, the judge was juggling many basketballs.

Today Judge John Z. Lee dismissed the case without predjudice, which means he couldn't "call the game." His 24-page opinion prompts us to file an amended complaint. This is a very normal part of the litgation process and in fact most lawsuits go throught at least one amended complaint. The judge's lengthy opinion shows he has spent much time considering the valid and strong merits of our case. He also affirms NSMA as a valid organization to sponsor this case in his court. We are now in overtime.

We are pleased with this opportunity to refresh our complaint, so that our constitutional rights may be restored. Our work over the past year will enhance our filing. We will add new evidence, including the actions CON has taken to arrest 2 of our board members, trespass on properties without a warrant, and breaking and entering.

Any Naperville ratepayer who has been overbilled, suffered property damage, was installed against their will, or suffered ill health due to the smart meter which can be corroborated by their physician in writing, now has an opportunity to join the lawsuit. Please contact us to discuss by April 1st, by emailing NapervilleSmartMeters@yahoo.com.

The city will spin this as a win for CON. But don't let smoke and mirrors fool you. This is a win for the people and a huge opportunity for us.

We look forward to working with our attorney to refile our complaint by April 5 and move forward. Please stay tuned to our website and e-newsletter for more updates.

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Did you know that 5 members of the city council can restore your rights and your analog meter to your property?

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NSMA is a grass roots, community-funded organization that relies on donations from supporters like you to continue our mission of educating and advocating for Naperville residents and all of America to have the right to choose to retain their analog meters.

Help us raise $25,000 to support the active federal lawsuit filed in December 2011 and the volunteer efforts to educate the community.

Please donate now. Email NapervilleSmartMeters@yahoo.com to volunteer.

Naperville Smart Meter Awareness is a non-profit 501(c)(4) group of concerned citizens educating the public about the risks of wireless smart meters. We are comprised of lawyers, technology professionals, health advocates, accountants, business owners and parents in our community.

Smart meters are currently being installed in Naperville despite a complaint for federal injunction and on-going investigations by the Illinois Attorney General for Open Meetings Act violations by the City of Naperville in conjunction with this project.

Smart meters pose risks in the areas of privacy, costs, security, safety and health and are not a federally mandated program. Our mission is to educate the residents of Naperville by bringing all pertinent information to the public and in doing so, advocate for a smarter solution in Naperville.