Fuller et al v. Carollo et al

  1. May 01, 2023

    Miami Official Takes Stand, Says He's Been Unfairly Attacked

    A city of Miami commissioner accused of abusing his power to harass businessmen associated with a political rival took the stand Monday, calling the plaintiffs' attempt to paint him as racist "sickening" and telling jurors he never targeted businesses but merely did his job reporting suspected code violations.

  2. April 25, 2023

    Miami Official Wants Mistrial, Says Witness Approached Juror

    A city of Miami commissioner on trial for allegedly using code enforcement to shut down businesses owned by people associated with a political rival asked a federal judge on Tuesday to declare a mistrial, saying a juror was followed and approached in an elevator by a witness for the opposing side.

  3. April 10, 2023

    Biz Owners Say Miami Official Wielded Gov't Against Them

    Two Miami entrepreneurs took their case against a city commissioner over alleged First Amendment violations to trial Monday, telling a Florida federal jury that the official used code enforcement as retaliation to target their buildings after they sided with an election opponent — although he claims to have only been representing constituents.