A North Carolina city or county is immune from negligence suits only when it is performing a governmental function, and even then that immunity is waived to the extent the government carries insurance covering the claim.

You can sue a North Carolina city or county...

Under the law, a property owner must use “reasonable care” to keep lawful visitors safe from injury on their property. This may include wiping up spills, properly inspecting and maintaining the property, and ensuring that there is proper security on the property. When a property owner knows or should have known about...