Florida Man Sues City to Stop Foreclosure of His Home Because Grass Is Too Tall

Dunedin resident Jim Ficken is suing the City of Dunedin for foreclosing his home because the grass was too tall. Courtesy of the Institute for Justice

The condition of a West Florida man’s garden has sparked a legal battle with authorities that could result in him losing his home.

The city of Dunedin authorized the foreclosure of Jim Ficken’s home on May 7 after issuing almost $30,000 in fines to the man because the grass was too tall.