The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion regarding governmental immunity in Flomeh-Mawutor v. City of Winston-Salem. While the decision may not chart new territory, it offers a number of insights into local government immunity, including the nature … Read more

The doctrine of governmental immunity shields cities and counties from financial liability for tort claims arising from the performance of governmental functions. (A “tort” is wrongful conduct, such as negligence or assault, for which a victim may be able to … Read more