Recently, headlines were made when the current Mayor of Palm Coast filed his lawsuit against the City of Palm Coast, regarding the appointing of District 4’s representative Councilman Charles Gambaro. Many residents have been following this lawsuit, some questioning how many other lawsuits are currently active against the city. According to the Flagler County Clerk of Court’s records, there are three active lawsuits where the City is the defendant for nonproperty-related civil issues. The lawsuit filed by Mayor Norris, found here, a lawsuit against the City filed by former Utility Director Amanda Rees, found here, and a third where two residents are currently suing the City for injuries sustained during a fall on a City trail/sidewalk near Palm Harbor, found here. The City is still in active litigation as the plaintiff in a case regarding James F. Holland Park, and the public can review the proceedings as they have progressed here.
The lawsuit filed by the mayor over Councilman Gambaro’s seat has drawn an abundance of attention from many within and without the city. As the story unfolds leading up to the anticipated court on July 3rd, many are wondering who will prevail. the highlights of the documents filed can be found here, with Norris’s initial complaint: Norris complaint, and the City’s Answer and Response to Show Cause: Palm Coast Response to Show Cause, Palm Coast Answer.
In another recently filed lawsuit, former Utility Director Amanda Rees has filed a suit against the city due to the nature of her dismissal. In her suit, she claims that she was denied whistleblower protections, and was fired in November. To read her full complaint against the City of Palm Coast, click here: Rees Complaint.
A third lawsuit recently filed against the city was filed on behalf of two residents who, according to their complaint, were walking on a pathway that was not properly maintained near Palm Harbor. This led to injuries for the plaintiffs, and according to their complaint, they are suggesting that the city has waived their Sovereign Immunity. To read the full complaint, click here: Mooney complaint.
The litigation surrounding the splash pad at James F. Holland Park in Palm Coast has been ongoing since late November 2022. This case is currently active, where the City of Palm Coast is seeking damages from multiple contractors and parties. This case has been lengthy, from beginning to end, with the initial complaint filed by the city reaching 181 pages. For those wishing to read through that complaint, you can view that here on the Flagler Clerk’s website. The suit has been lengthy, and just recently on 6/5/2025, a proposed order granting the motion for an extension of time was filed through the court. Those wishing to view the lengthy list of court documents, and read through the case as it has been unfolding can do so at the link provided above.
All of these cases are currently ongoing, and we are following each one of them. Updates will be provided as the stories behind each of these lawsuits unfold.
