UT AG's Office Files Brief Opposing WCF Privatization

A brief filed on behalf of the state in opposition to privatization of Utah's Workers Compensation Fund argues that the issue is not ripe for judicial determination because there is no law or fact in controversy yet. Filed on behalf of the Attorney General's office by Salt Lake City law firm Suitter Axland, the brief has some at WCF at least curious since the firm was hired by WCF last year to advise state officials on privatization.WCF's position is that the fact there is a fundamental difference as to who owns the Fund's assets presents a legal issue ripe for determination. "WCF believes...