July 11, 2023

Governmental immunity—what it means and how it affects us all

Governmental immunity—what it means and how it affects us all
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Governmental immunity—what it means and how it affects us all

If we break a traffic law, there’s a good chance we’ll get a ticket. If we violate a policy at work, there’s a good chance we will be reprimanded. But there’s one entity that’s above being held responsible for wrongdoing in North Carolina-the government. Towns, cities, and counties in our state consistently cite “governmental immunity” when they run afoul of the law. This means they are not liable. In today’s episode, WRAL’s 5 On Your Side reporter Keely Arthur explains what governmental immunity is and how it affects all of us.