Florida Bar News – House Panel Moves Bill to Allow Businesses to Sue Over Lost Income Due to Ordinances

 Rep. Lawrence McClure Over the strong objection of  cities and counties, a House panel has approved a measure that would give businesses a right to sue when a local ordinance hurts their bottom line. The Civil Justice and Property Rights Subcommittee voted 12-3 on January 13 to approve HB 569 by Rep. Lawrence McClure, R-Plant City. “It’s…