Stem Cell Agency Wins Case; Still Waits for Funds

The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine, as expected, won its lawsuit on Friday. A superior court judge declared the institute is constitutional. But the “taxpayer” and pro-life groups in opposition to CIRM have promised to appeal, and it looks like it could be another year, at least, before they can issue bonds. “We would call […]

The California Institute of Regenerative Medicine, as expected, won its lawsuit on Friday. A superior court judge declared the institute is constitutional.

But the "taxpayer" and pro-life groups in opposition to CIRM have promised to appeal, and it looks like it could be another year, at least, before they can issue bonds.

"We would call upon the opposition to Prop. 71 to now respect the voters' mandate and drop the appeal," (Robert) Klein (who chairs the stem cell agency board, established when voters approved Proposition 71} said. "Any delay at this point is inexcusable."

The court battle will continue, however. One of the plaintiffs promised to appeal.

"I don't even think this thing is going to be settled in the Court of Appeal," said Ted Costa, who heads the taxpayers group People's Advocate. "It will probably go to the Supreme Court. We have to get it settled one way or the other."

Read more here on the California Stem Cell Report.