Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo’s $63.5 Million Jury Award Appeal Falls Short
Miami, Florida – Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has encountered a setback in his legal battles, as an appeals court recently upheld a $63.5 million jury verdict against him. This verdict arose from a lawsuit involving developer Francisco “Pepe” Diaz and alleged misconduct relating to a South Beach project. The lawsuit centered on claims that Carollo improperly interfered with Diaz’s development agreement, which was intended to revitalize a section of the neighborhood. Jurors determined that Carollo’s actions were not only excessive but also damaging to Diaz’s business interests. This verdict has been described as one of … Read more