Bowling v. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

Opinion of the Court by

Justice COOPER.

This appeal stems from the dismissal of an action filed in the Fayette Circuit Court by Appellant, Thomas C. Bowling, pursuant to the Open Records Act, KRS 61.870 to KRS 61.884. Appellant’s complaint alleged that the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) wrongfully withheld records after he made a series of open records requests. On appeal, he claims that the trial court erred by 1) canceling an evidentiary hearing and quashing the subpoenas issued for representatives of the Fayette County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office and the Kentucky…