Sen. Josh McKoon: Named Consumer Champion By Georgia Watch

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Georgia Watch Recognizes Sen. Josh McKoon as a 2014 Consumer Champion

Georgia Watch named Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus) as a 2014 Consumer Champion. He is one of four state legislators who received awards based on their work to protect and benefit consumers in Georgia.

Sen. McKoon (R-Columbus) was recognized with the “Champion for Access to Civil Justice” award for coming out strongly against a Senate bill that would have taken away Georgian’s constitutional right to trial by jury for medical malpractice.

“I’m honored to have received this award from Georgia Watch,” said Sen. McKoon. “Access to the legal system and proper representation is essential in a society based on the rule of law.”

“Georgia Watch is proud to recognize these four Consumer Champions for standing up for the interests of Georgia consumers and to help protect their legal rights,” said acting Georgia Watch Executive Director Liz Coyle. Rep. Mike Dudgeon (R-Johns Creek), Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R-Rome), and Rep. Josh Clark (R-Buford) also received 2014 awards from Georgia Watch.

The awards were presented by Georgia Watch’s Advisory Board members, the Honorable Roy Barnes, former Governor and past Consumer Champion award recipient, and nationally syndicated consumer expert, Clark Howard.

Founded in 2002, Georgia Watch is a statewide consumer advocacy organization working to empower and protect Georgia consumers on matters that impact their wallets and quality of life. Through education, advocacy and policy development, Georgia Watch focuses on safeguarding consumer protections in personal finance, as well as ensuring lower utility bills, cleaner energy, access to quality, affordable healthcare, protecting the right to trial by jury and promoting access to the courts.