New York City's unreviewable code violation fees upheld by U.S. Cicuit Court

[Yankee Chronicler]

I'm surprised that this was upheld in court. But ... it's the NY-based circuit court, so nothing should surprise me.

 

[Inspector Gadget]

I'm fascinated how ... overbearing the bureaucracy in the Excited States can be. And I'm from Canada, where we love our gubbermint.

 

[tmurray]

Here, any administrative decision made by a government official is an appealable action to court. We also have created appeal systems for thing that courts traditionally do poorly (like code interpretation/application).

It really seems ludicrous to me that there is no option for a hearing on these fines.

 

[MikeC]

I think it was a time issue and not a due process issue. Regardless, it sounds like somebody misinterpreted when the statute of limitations began. It's a win every day for due process.