Miami Officials Claim Immunity in Lawsuit Over Alleged Retaliatory Code Violations

The legal community in Miami was recently alerted to a significant lawsuit involving local officials. Two property developers and their associated businesses have filed a suit claiming that they were unfairly targeted with building code violations for political reasons. In response, Miami officials have asserted their immunity, stating that their actions were part of their official duties. This case was brought before a Florida federal judge as officials are pushing for the lawsuit to be dismissed. For a detailed account of the proceedings thus far, refer to the report by Law360.