COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Advocates for disabled South Carolina residents have sued Governor Mark Sanford and lawmakers, saying they slashed services after illegally sending federal stimulus money to a state savings account.
The lawsuit asks the state Supreme Court to order more than $30 million be returned to the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs to restore services that help people with disabilities live at home.
Attorney Patricia Harrison says residents will be forced into more costly institutions. The lawsuit was filed for nine adults with a range of disabilities.
A Sanford spokesman says the lawsuit will be reviewed. Agency spokeswoman Lois Park Mole said the agency has not yet been given a copy and can't comment on the lawsuit.
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