SPRINGFIELD, MO (AP) --
A Kansas City attorney who fought a smoking ban in Kansas City is now fighting a similar ban in Springfield.
Jonathan Sternberg is representing a tavern opposed to Springfield's ban. He anticipates making the same arguments in
Greene County that he made in Kansas City in 2008.
Sternberg contends the smoking ban approved by Springfield voters in April conflicts with state law, and that makes the city ban invalid.
Sternberg was unsuccessful in the Kansas City case when the argument was ultimately struck down by an appeals court.
Springfield City Attorney Dan Wichmer said he anticipates that the courts will find that the Springfield ordinance is valid. But
Wichmer said the issue will likely again go to the appeals court before the case is resolved.
Information from: Springfield News-Leader, http://www.news-leader.com
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