MIAMI — Tensions were high in a South Florida federal courtroom Monday during a hearing in a pending lawsuit filed against the City of Miami and several of its employees.
The case stems from claims by two Little Havana businessmen, William Fuller and Martin Pinilla, who allege some city officials abused their power and helped bring down their businesses.
During Monday’s hearing, the attorney for the plaintiffs, Jeff Gutchess, and the attorney representing the City of Miami, Angel Cortiñas, had heated exchanges over several witnesses who showed up in court…