Superior Court Judge Says Cox’s Lawsuit Against Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Is a Federal Issue

Superior Court Judge Brian Stern issued a decision dismissing Cox Communication’s lawsuit against Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. Stern says this is a matter that should be pursued in federal court. The legal battle centers around whether RI Commerce Corporation is misspending federal dollars. The lawsuit filed by Cox is scathing in its criticism of Commerce Corp and, de facto, its management of the program to distribute more than $108 million of federal money to improve internet speed and access.