A City Fined Her Over $100,000 for Parking on Her Own Grass. The Florida Supreme Court Won't Hear Her Case.
Reason Magazine • 2/4/2026
Summary
Sandy Martinez was fined over $100,000 by a city for parking on her own grass. The Florida Supreme Court has decided not to hear her case. This situation reflects a broader debate regarding the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on excessive fines.
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