Saxby Chambliss Fights Subpoena In Imperial Sugar Suit

Sen. Saxby Chambliss is fighting a subpoena by a Savannah attorney who’s suing Imperial Sugar on behalf of victims of the deadly February explosion at its Georgia refinery. Chambliss spokeswoman Michelle Hitt Grasso says federal law and Senate rules make the Republican senator immune from giving a deposition in the case.

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Published: November 18, 2008
Updated: November 18, 2008

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Sen. Saxby Chambliss is fighting a subpoena by a Savannah attorney who’s suing Imperial Sugar on behalf of victims of the deadly February explosion at its Georgia refinery.

Chambliss spokeswoman Michelle Hitt Grasso says federal law and Senate rules make the Republican senator immune from giving a deposition in the case.

Meanwhile, Democrats fighting to take back Chambliss’ Senate seat in a Dec. 2 runoff have posted an online ad that accuses Chambliss of trying to duck the subpoena. Chambliss faces a rematch with Democrat Jim Martin.

Savannah attorney Mark Tate says he wants to question Chambliss about whether Imperial Sugar executives enlisted him to help the company avoid blame. Chambliss sharply criticized a company whistleblower at a Senate hearing in July.

Grasso says the accusations are politically motivated.